Rigging Failure Incident
Improper rigging choices and a failure to follow safe lifting practices can result in devastating incidents, including serious injury and loss of life. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review a fatal rigging failure case, emphasizing the dangers of using makeshift equipment, the importance of proper inspections, and maintaining a safe lift zone.
Long Version - 6 pages
Long Version - 6 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
Short Version - 2 pages
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Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Fast Version - 1 page
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Rigging Failure Incident, Construction, Fast
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews critical lessons from a real-world incident, including OSHA requirements for rigging equipment, the risks of lifting over personnel, and the need for using only approved hardware during hoisting operations.