Pat Clark discusses all the subtleties of job planning and renting rigging gear. Renting rigging gear may seem like a very simple process, but there are many details to consider before cutting the ...

Workers Can Save Lifts and Lives By Inspecting Rigging Gear April 30, 2008 P eople who investigate rigging failures for a living say that all lifting devices should be inspected before they are ...

GRAVITY RIG. On a lake route, a gravity rig—simply placing gear in the boat without tying it down—might be enough, depending on conditions. Rescuing a swamped, loaded boat with tied-in gear in ...

Taking on big rigging projects in a small backyard requires skill, strategy, and creative problem-solving. With limited space, every step must be carefully planned to ensure safety and efficiency.

Andy Speier provides some suggestions for how to better package rescue gear for long-distance travel. When you can’t position the rescue vehicle close to the incident scene, getting all the gear ...