We recently had an inground pool put in, which conveniently is centered under the zipline.

However, now i need to come up with a way to stop zipline over the pool so we don’t overshoot, as the zipline extends 15’ behind pool. I found the above pic while searching for DIY stop blocks. They suggest two 2x4s sandwiching the cable line. I think I’d put a couple cable clamps behind it. Then install the bungee brake in front of the block.

Any reason why this wouldn’t work? I’ll make the slope as it was before- somewhere between 3-6%.

I am a rigger out of NE Ohio. I’m looking to get some training for rope rescue. Any advice on the best way to do go about this? Does anyone know of anything local to this area (able to drive to it so a few hours max) I appreciate your help!

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Something, something dead horse.

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Full disclosure, we have only ever suggested to our customers to place wire rope clips as illustrated above, with the saddle of all clips on the live end and spaced as such. However we've noticed folks out there in the comment section (and on other platforms) saying to alternate the saddles. So we're genuinely curious which way you do it. Don't want to start up any fights, just want to know which way(s) are commonly done on the job. Thanks for your input.

Hi all,

Our church is going through a design phase of a PA and lighting system upgrade. I had the idea the idea of flying the speakers and lighting but on a system that can be lowered in case of modifications and adjustments.

What would I need to consider for this idea.

Who should I contact? (I live in Sydney, Australia)

Thank you

Hi all,

I (20M) have been a civil construction labourer for the past few years in Melbourne, Australia.

About a year ago I went ahead and got my tickets up to Intermediate Rigging, EWP above and below 11m and more in hopes of becoming a Crane Rigger.

I aced all of my license tests, however I’ve been hesitating this whole time on whether it’s for me or not as I’m honestly not confident in my communication skills or attention to detail. I slur my words times and have a mild lisp. I’m also very indecisive and not confident in my decision making skills.

With that, should I give up on my hopes of becoming a Rigger and pursue something else? Or has anyone had the same issue and did you overcome it?

Thank you

Some background: I'm an engineer on a Great Lakes ore boat. Day-to-day, the job requires rigging pretty often, sometimes of fairly hefty stuff (Examples: reattaching the cables for our main cargo conveyor tensioning assembly requires three 5-ton chain falls, and twice this year we've had to move a 6,000 pound generator horizontally through a crowded engine room, and then vertically about 40 feet out an access hatch onto deck.)

We're in kind a regulatory vacuum--OSHA doesn't apply on ships, and Coast Guard regulations for tugboats (which is my vessel's legal classification) are sparse/non-existent on a lot subjects, rigging included.

So, we do a lot of stuff that you guys would certainly find sketchy. I've been trying to improve things, and am slowly making progress (finally gotten everybody in the habit of throwing away damaged slings instead of waiting for them to break, which is a big improvement.)

Anyway, we don't have permanent lifting gear installed in very many places, most of the time whatever we're using on a padeye temporarily, and then removing it. A lot of the padeyes are in awkward spots, and I am really tired of doing stuff like trying to hook a heavy chain falls onto a padeye with both hands, while balancing on top of a 30-foot ladder.

When I can, I'll mount a beam clamp near the padeyes, and use a block and tackle to lift hoist/chain fall/whatever into place. Plenty of places where that's not really possible though.

So, how do you normally handle situations like that safely? The places where we can't use beam clamps also tend not to have any attachment points sturdy enough for a harness, and we don't have any sort of man-lift for accessing elevated spots (ladders only.)

Any ideas are welcome, thank you!

I had a worker show up today with one of these attached to his dorsal ring, so he could attach dual SRLs. He has an older harness so no special dual SRL attachment point and knows he shouldn’t put them both on separately.

Would this hold up in the event of a fall and if so would OSHA approve of it being used in this way. I am just unfamiliar with this product and so far haven’t found anything online saying either way.

Do I need to tell him he wasted his money and that this can’t be used for fall arrest?

(Structural steel subcontractor) As the title says, I've been to many jobsites where it seems normal to just use the crane company's rigging. But I always had this gut feeling it was kind of frowned upon, and that the sub should be bringing their own rigging. Yes, we do have our own rigging available, but not sure if it is a liability for the crane company. Any opinions or insight is appreciated as we have a pick this coming Wed

Thanks

Hi,

Can I control the lifting load which let's say around waist height using hand instead of using tagline or push pull stick?

Hello everyone !

I'm rigging for shows and theatre for a year or two and I'm now looking for a pulley as small as possible considering the ø16mm rope I use.

Do you know any ? Preferably in eu.

Thanks !

Hi, I just wondering is there any standard size for lifting tagline to control the movement of the lifted load?

I am working at contruction offshore installation barge.

I work for a forging company & I've been told soon we will have some of these to inspect currently we use a forklift with a grabbing attachment to lift & flip these to mesure the part, I'm wondering if anyone has any better ways to do this?

All we have for our cranes are slings & claw hooks and for reference the part weights about 200kg.

Btw sorry but for legal purposes I can't show the part only a crude drawing.

Howdy all, and good evening. I am hoping to find some guidance on a rigging project I have recently took on.

I am building a series of light lifts for an indoor garden here in CO.

There are 5 4x4 LED lights (24# each) mounted to 20’ of unistrut.

How it is currently rigged the right side will lift entirely to the ceiling before lifting the left side.

I am aware the blocks on the left are acting as stationary, but the conundrum is trying to lift the entire section with one rope. Going to both sides to lift and make adjustments kind of defeats the purpose entirely.

I have a decade + in telecom rigging and currently work as an entertainment rigger so I am not completely new to the field, but I am stumped on how to do this right.

I have attached an elementary drawing of how I currently have it rigged. Rope is red, blocks are yellow.

Any and all advise greatly appreciated, TIA!

Im an aerialist performer and it would be handy in my industry to be able to rig my own aerials or help other performers with theirs, but i’m just a bit nervous about failing or being in an environment thats more male dominant.

Is there anything I should research or look into before enrolling so i feel a bit more confident?

Looking to get some info on rigging jobs, specifically in British Columbia or Alberta. I’m having some trouble finding clear information on the qualifications or certifications required to work as a rigger in these provinces. I'm coming from a ropes access background and looking incorporate rigging.

What certifications or tickets are required to work as a rigger in BC or Alberta? Is a trade certification necessary, or are there specific licenses like a High Risk Work license (as in Australia)?

Are there different levels of rigging certification (e.g., basic, intermediate, advanced) that I should be aware of in Canada? If so, what’s the usual progression path from beginner to more advanced roles?

Can you recommend any training facilities that offer these certifications?

What’s the job market like for riggers in BC and Alberta, especially those with rope access experience? Are there specific industries (e.g., oil & gas, construction) where rigging and rope access skills are in high demand?

Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 

Hello! Need to pick several dozen bridge deck slabs. Each slab is 8” thick concrete, about 11’x16’. I plan on using four pick points (near each corner). I don’t have access to the underside of the deck. Is my best bet a horizontal lifting clamp? Is there some kind of toggle bolt I could use to fasten an eye to the deck surface?

Not really wanting to core holes through the deck.