Construction

Nearly all commercial and industrial construction projects require rigging at some stage. Steel erection governed by OSHA Subpart R (29 CFR 1926.750–761), precast concrete placement, mechanical equipment setting, and heavy material lifts are the most common rigging activities on construction sites. Each must comply with OSHA's rigging equipment standards under 29 CFR 1926.251, which requires all rigging equipment to be inspected prior to use on each shift and removed from service if defective.

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries — the BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries recorded 1,034 construction worker deaths in 2024. OSHA's "Fatal Four" hazards (falls, struck-by, electrocution, and caught-in/between) account for the majority of these fatalities, with falls alone responsible for 38% of construction deaths. Our matched contractors follow site-specific safety plans, maintain current OSHA certifications, and coordinate with the general contractor's safety team. All crane operations comply with OSHA Subpart CC (29 CFR 1926.1400–1442), and rigging hardware meets ASME B30.26 standards. Pre-task planning and daily safety briefings are standard practice.

Steel erection rigging is regulated under OSHA Subpart R (29 CFR 1926.750–761), which covers hoisting, placing, connecting, and bolting structural steel. Section 1926.753 specifically addresses hoisting and rigging, requiring all loads to be rigged by a qualified rigger and all rigging to be inspected prior to each shift per 29 CFR 1926.251. Structural steel design and fabrication follow ANSI/AISC 360-22 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings) and ANSI/AISC 303-22 (Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges), both published by the American Institute of Steel Construction.