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10 Facts about OSHA

December 31st, 2014|

Generally speaking, top 10 lists are easy to read, contain a decent amount of information, and tend to be prevalent during the end of year. As we go out with the old and embark on the new, here are 10 Facts about OSHA. Just in case you need it for Trivia Pursuit: OSHA has

AWRF Talks EcoSystems with INFOCHIP

December 15th, 2014|

InfoChip is a company dedicated to enabling manufacturers, distributors, and end-users to work together to efficiently manage the certification, inspection, and tracking of industrial assets. We caught up with InfoChip at the Fall 2014 AWRF meeting to learn more about the unique way they use RFID chips and their powerful cloud database to revolutionize this

AWRF Talks Bandit Ratchet Lever Hoists with Columbus McKinnon

December 15th, 2014|

We recently caught up with Columbus Mckinnon at AWRF PIE about some of their new products and what makes them stand out among their competitors. Columbus Mckinnon is a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of material handling systems and services. We spoke with Rodney Riddles about the Bandit Ratchet lever hoists and the Hurricane 360

AWRF Talks Dura-Lite Composite Beams with Caldwell

December 4th, 2014|

Caldwell, a lifting manufacturer founded in 1954, introduced their new Dura-Lite Composite Beam at the AWRF 2014 PIE. We spoke with them about what makes these beams the best in the business. These composite beams are very lightweight; the 1 ton, 4 foot tall spreader beam weighs in at only 14 pounds. This quality lends

7 Tips for Safe Metal Mesh Sling Use

June 11th, 2014|

Metal mesh slings are set apart by their ability to grip loads firmly without excessive stretching and balances loads more evenly. These slings are commonly used in metalworking and in industries where loads are abrasive or hot. Metal mesh slings differ from nylon and wire rope slings as they resist cutting and abrasion. Here are

6 Tips for Safe Synthetic Round Sling Use

May 29th, 2014|

Synthetic round slings have several properties in common, and including convenience, strength, economy and load protection. These slings are mostly made of nylon or polyester yarns, and offer many advantages for rigging purposes. Here are some things to ensure safety in the work environment when using Synthetic round slings: Identify the proper sling for your