OSHA, ASME, ANSI, WSTDA, AWRF, and other professional organizations don't provide clear direction on what to do with damaged or failed rigging equipment once it has been removed from service.
Permanent disposal is typically left up to the owner or end-user. Because of this, we've put together this guide with suggested best practices for the destruction of damaged or failed rigging gear so that future use is impossible. Print these out to hang on your safety boards, or use them as a training guide for your next toolbox talk.
This guide includes removal criteria, and best practices for the destruction and disposal of rigging gear, including:
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Mazzella Companies employs over 1,100 individuals at more than 40 locations in North America. Mazzella is one of the largest independently-owned companies in the overhead lifting and rigging industries and is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of lifting products for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications. In addition, Mazzella is a leader in providing overhead cranes, overhead crane services, material handling, and specialty machinery.