HOW SHOULD YOU SLING A LOAD ONTO A CRANE HOOK?

• Make sure you have the required training, qualifications, or certification as determined by your jurisdiction to operate the crane.
• Visually inspect the crane before use.
• Determine the weight of the load to be lifted.
• Select the right sling for each job using the manufacturer's tables. A slinger must be familiar with these tables showing the safe capacities of slings. (A slinger or rigger is the person who hooks loads onto […]

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