Industrial Rigging

Industrial rigging is the backbone of heavy equipment installation and relocation. Whether you are setting up a new production line, relocating machinery to a different facility, or decommissioning aging equipment, professional rigging ensures the job is done safely and efficiently. Every rigging operation in the United States must comply with federal OSHA standards, including 29 CFR 1926.251 for rigging equipment and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC for cranes and derricks, along with industry consensus standards like ASME B30.9 (Slings) and ASME B30.20 (Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices).

Why Professional Rigging Matters

Rigging failures have serious consequences: damaged equipment, facility damage, injuries, and costly project delays. OSHA classifies struck-by hazards, which include rigging failures, as one of construction’s “Fatal Four” leading causes of workplace fatalities.

Professional rigging contractors bring the expertise, equipment, and safety protocols that protect your investment and your people. Compliance is not optional: OSHA requires that all rigging equipment be inspected before each shift, that slings never exceed their rated working load, and that defective equipment be immediately removed from service (29 CFR 1926.251, 29 CFR 1910.184).

Standards and Compliance

Industrial rigging is governed by a layered framework of federal regulations and industry standards:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251 — Rigging equipment for material handling in construction, covering inspection, load markings, and safe working loads
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.184 — Sling safety requirements for general industry operations
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC — Comprehensive crane and derrick safety, including operator certification, ground conditions, and power line clearance
• ASME B30.9 — Fabrication, inspection, testing, and maintenance standards for slings made from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic webbing
• ASME B30.20 — Marking, construction, inspection, and operation of below-the-hook lifting devices
• ANSI/ASSP A10.42 — Minimum rigging qualification and performance requirements for construction and demolition operations

Contractors in the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), an international trade association with over 1,400 members across 46 nations, follow additional best practices for machinery moving, crane operations, and millwright services.

Our Matching Process

We connect you with rigging contractors who specialize in your specific type of project. Every contractor in our network is vetted for certifications, insurance, safety record, and relevant experience. We verify that crane operators hold NCCCO certification (the industry-standard credential established in 1995) and that riggers are qualified to at least NCCCO Rigger Level I, with Level II credentials for complex lift planning.

Our matched contractors work across major U.S. industrial metros — rigging services in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth equipment installation, Atlanta distribution center rigging, machinery moving in Pittsburgh, and Oakland precision rigging — serving petrochemical, aerospace, hyperscale data center, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare construction clients year-round.