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How LGH Maximizes Safety With Every Lifting Equipment Rental In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) declared June National Safety Month in the United States. Their goal was to decrease the number of unintentional injuries and deaths in homes and workplaces by increasing awareness of leading safety and health risks. Since then, June has become […]

Chain hoists come in all different flavors, from manually operated to air or electric assisted operations. Each option has their own preferred uses, optimal locations, and pro/con lists to help determine the best choice for the project. Additionally, the need for clamps/trolleys to pair with the hoist along with available headroom may render your choice […]

Save Money and Time by Avoiding These Rigging Mistakes Rigging and lifting heavy loads is a necessary part of construction. As such, rigging is commonplace across multiple industries. Experienced riggers make lifting operations look easy, but the reality is far from it. Common rigging mistakes can be lethal, but are also avoidable. You may be […]

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 […]

Why Renting a Hydraulic Floor Crane Can Save You Time and Space 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 […]

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 […]

Griphoist 101 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 […]