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OSHA does not issue a "qualified rigger" card — it defines the term by demonstrated knowledge and skill under 29 CFR 1926.1401/.753. Here is what actually qualifies someone, and what does not.
6 min read · Updated Oct 2026
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Rigger classes vary wildly in what they actually teach. Here is the curriculum OSHA 1926.1401 implies a real rigger training course should cover — and where signal person training fits in.
6 min read · Updated Oct 2026
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NATE's Rigging Training Standard is a recommended training curriculum for employers, not an exam and not a NATE credential. What its five parts cover, and what your own program needs to document to follow it.
7 min read · Updated Sep 2026
15 tons on the hook. Long boom, no radius check, no plan — the rear outrigger pad lifted off the mat and the load swung toward the crew.instagram · Oct 2
A 30° sling doubles the load on each leg. ⚠️ 4,000 lb rating per leg, 6,000 lb load, legs almost flat — one leg lets go.instagram · Oct 2
Ever wonder where the cables go on a monopole? 🗼 Anchor bolts · Entry port · Cables inside the shaft · Step bolts · Safety climb · Flange joint ·…instagram · Oct 1
The boom was swinging a cabinet into place. Overhead: a live line. He had his hands on the load. ⚡ Twenty feet from the line. Mark it. Spot it.instagram · Oct 1
