***RECENTLY UPDATED TO THE 5th EDITION***

 

This concise handbook is a valuable field reference for those involved with industrial rigging and crane operations. The author has assembled an invaluable handbook for millwrights, ironworkers, and maintenance mechanics. He draws on his extensive field work, maintenance and teaching experience to provide a complete on-the-job reference. The handbook provides the user with concise information and detailed illustrations to explain situations encountered while performing industrial rigging and hoisting operations. Its easy-to-read format makes it the perfect source of information for both field personnel and engineering professionals, and the associated examples help train or refresh skills that may have been forgotten. Soft cover - 4"x7".

 

NEW CONTENT - Load control, load leveling techniques, weight distribution, Center of Gravity, Poor Rigging practices, Cribbing and Tag Line use, Load Share concepts, Operating practices for Chainfalls and Lever hoists, Symmetrical and non-symmetrical loads, a new pre-lift guide, a hoisting check list for safe lifting practices and much more.