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When you think of ways to move exceptionally heavy and large items, I assume you would immediately gravitate toward the line of thought “what size crane do I need?” as most of us would. Within our industry, the use of a crane is so commonplace that it has become the default for many. What if […]

What is the difference between rigger qualification and certification? Last month, we covered the Latest Qualified Rigger Standards according to the new ASME B30.5 standard. If you missed that blog, you can read it here. Something we didn’t cover, however, is the difference between rigger qualification and rigger certification according to OSHA and ANSI/ASME definitions. Rigger Qualification As […]

LGH offers many different categories of equipment from hoisting and rigging to jacking and specialized safety equipment. One that we’ve most frequently heard our customers say they weren’t aware was available for rent is material handling equipment. Within that category lie some of the most versatile light-duty equipment in our fleet, among them, the 1,500-pound […]

For the first time, OSHA has launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers across the nation from the threat of heat-related illnesses. The NEP establishes a nationwide enforcement system for OSHA to proactively inspect workplaces for heat-related hazards across various high-risk industries, including construction, maritime, and agriculture operations. This means OSHA can now […]

With steel and aluminum gantry options available in the LGH fleet, our largest, highest capacity offering is the 20-ton hydraulic gantry. The hydraulic gantry, sometimes referred to as MiniJacks, provides a high-capacity gantry that offers several benefits traditional gantries cannot. What sets hydraulic gantries apart from steel or aluminum? At its core, the hydraulic gantry […]

Having a qualified rigger present on a job site during a lift is not just a good idea; it is also an OSHA and ANSI/ASME requirement when mobile cranes are involved. Prior to the publication of the 2021 ASME B30.5 standard, a qualified rigger was only required during assembly/disassembly or when personnel were present in […]

With all the options available for hoisting, one of the most under-utilized pieces of equipment also happens to be one of the most versatile. The Griphoist, sometimes referred to as a Tirfor® or German come-a-long, can be used as both a pulling and lifting device carrying a virtually unlimited pulling length or lifting height. Limited […]

Continuing in our series of equipment you may not know is available for rent, our next installment is a piece of equipment that was custom created for the LGH rental fleet. The 16-point collector ring was added into our fleet in the middle of 2016 to address struggles with suitable rigging for lifting large domes […]

Center of gravity, by definition, is a point from which the weight of a body or system may be considered to act.   In rigging, the center of gravity is the point within a load where the object balances evenly in all directions. You may also hear it said that the center of gravity is the […]

Rigging is a common operation on many job sites, but it’s also a dangerous business if not done right. At LGH, we take safety seriously, and we hope you do too. That’s why we’ve devoted this blog post to rigging safety. This won’t cover everything you need to know about rigging, and it isn’t a […]