Think of how often you use your hands in the workplace. Whether it’s data entry or operating several hundred tons of machinery, your hands are involved almost every step of the way. The big difference? If you don’t pay attention while typing, you probably won’t lose a finger or two or more!

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While it may look easy, rigging a load is one of the most dangerous jobs on a construction site. If safety precautions aren’t followed, a poorly rigged load could cause damage to fingers, hands, and worse all throughout the lift.

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It’s an amazing site: a large crane lifting several tons of concrete slabs almost 200 feet in the air. How in the world aren’t there more accidents?

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Professional drivers already know what makes for a safe drive. Pre-trip checklists make sure the truck and trailer are in good working order. Inspecting the load to make sure it is secured in place certainly makes for a smoother rider. Checking road conditions and weather reports provide an extra layer of safety, too.

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Engineers provide planning for every step of a heavy lift project. They work with draftsmen, estimators, and customers all along the way. Engineers are responsible for getting the crane to the job site, designing a lift plan, and providing operators all of the information they need to perform the job safely and efficiently.

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