How to Identify Wear & Damage on Slings
Rigging slings play a crucial role in lifting and moving heavy loads safely. However, over time, these slings can naturally wear out or get damaged, posing a serious risk to workers’ safety. Everyone on your crew needs to be able to identify key signs of wear and damage on these lifting slings to know when…
About Our Lifting And Rigging Solutions
At Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company, our team has been proud to supply construction and industrial sites with top-quality, reliable lifting and rigging solutions! Because we tailor our rigging, lifting, and fall protection equipment to meet the demands of each client and the job they’re working on, we’ve become the premier choice among our…
Synthetic Slings vs. Chain Slings: Which is Right for Your Project?
In the intricate landscapes of oil and construction, the selection of the right lifting sling is a pivotal factor for project success. At Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co., our commitment to providing tailored lifting solutions aligns with the diverse needs of industry professionals in Texas. This guide aims to shed light on the choice…
What Are Construction’s Fatal Four?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in the 1970s with the goal of making workplaces safer for employees. This has, indeed, occurred. There are less fatalities, and employees report they feel safer knowing that there are rules and regulations in place governing safety in the workplace. However, in the construction industry, there are…
An Important Synthetic Sling Inspection & Safety Checklist
There are various lifting and rigging operations that can benefit from the use of synthetic slings. Several of the most commonly used synthetic web slings are manufactured with nylon or polyester. Other than these two materials, there are other materials that may be used to create the slings. At Kennedy at Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co., we offer synthetic slings solutions for your lifting needs.
A synthetic sling allows you to achieve a secure grip by varying the load contour as required. This enables you to ensure the protection of your load from potential damage – something that is beneficial when there are delicate loads that must remain safe from scratching an impact. These slings, which are highly shock absorbent, are available in many different widths.
Fall Protection Inspections are Important
If your employees use fall protection, you’re no doubt aware of how important this equipment is to their safety. Any work done significantly above ground creates fall potential, and requires the use of some sort of fall protection. While you may have issued fall protection procedures to your employees, have you implemented regular fall protection…