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

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



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.