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Preventing crane rigging failures

Crane rigging failures have caused serious injuries and fatalities on B.C. construction sites. Rigging that can lift thousands of kilograms may fail catastrophically. This bulletin provides an overview of how rigging failures typically happen and how to reduce the risks.

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Publication Date: Feb 2025 File type: PDF (126 KB) Asset type: Safety Bulletin Reference: WS 2025-01