Safely maintain and operate rigging equipment‎.‎ "Rigging Equipment‎:‎ Maintenance and Safety Inspection Manual" is a must‎-have for rigging contractors‎,‎ facility managers‎,‎ and equipment operators‎.‎ Featuring regulations‎,‎ standards‎,‎ guidelines‎,‎ and recommendations applicable to critical lifts‎,‎ this practical guide provides maintenance and safety inspection checklists for rigging equipment‎,‎ components‎,‎ and systems‎,‎ and addresses the required training‎,‎ planning‎,‎ and documentation‎.‎ The safe rigging practices recommended in this book are framed in general terms to accommodate the many variations in rigging practices‎.‎ Coverage includes‎:‎ Operating rules ‎- rigging hazards‎,‎ OSHA regulations‎,‎ consensus standards‎,‎ and industry guidelines‎;‎ Operator qualifications‎,‎ safe operating practices‎,‎ and operating procedures‎;‎ Planning and preparation before performing rigging‎;‎ Lifting and hoisting equipment and rigging and scaffolding systems‎;‎ Ladders‎,‎ stairways‎,‎ ramps‎,‎ hand and power tools‎,‎ and electrical systems‎;‎ Maintenance schedules‎,‎ care‎,‎ and safe operation of equipment‎;‎ Inspection checklists for rigging equipment before‎,‎ during‎,‎ and after use‎;‎ Testing‎,‎ certification‎,‎ and registration of rigging equipment‎;‎ Preventive maintenance recordkeeping based on equipment manufacturer‎'‎s recommendations‎;‎ and‎,‎ Proper use of personal safety and protective equipment‎.‎