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07/15/2026

Self-locking hooks—also known as positive-latching or safety hooks—automatically close and lock when a load is applied. The latch stays secure until the load is removed and manually released, giving you peace of mind on every lift. With a forged latch built into the hook, there are no springs to wear out or parts to easily damage.

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Legal Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive, and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.

07/14/2026

At five job sites, five riggers could use five different words or phrases to describe a single tool.

Depending on the industry you work in, your job title, your age, or the part of the country/world you live in, the terminology for important rigging tools and processes can change.

This article and video will help you better understand the lingo of lifting and rigging.

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The Terms—and Slang—You Should Know to Navigate the Lifting and Rigging Industry

07/13/2026

Mobile cranes come in all shapes and sizes, but how well do you know the terminology behind them? Build your industry knowledge with our article, which breaks down essential crane terms and definitions, then watch our video to see those cranes up close. (link in comments)

07/10/2026

Do you have a fixed ladder in your facility? If so, you’ll want to stay up to speed on OSHA’s new fall protection standards, so your facility stays compliant and your team stays protected.
To learn just what these updated standards are, check out are article, https://www.mazzellacompanies.com/learning-center/the-best-types-of-fall-arrest-systems-for-fixed-ladders/.

If you have a fixed ladder at your facility, you will need a fall arrest system to pair with it. This article covers the best options for your business.

07/08/2026

Grab your free Fall Safety 101 poster 👉 https://resources.mazzellacompanies.com/fall-safety-101-infographic-poster

When working at height, fall protection is essential for safety and compliance, but the details can feel like information overload.

Mazzella's Fall Safety 101 poster cuts through the noise with an at-a-glance reference you can hang right where the work happens. Perfect for toolbox talks, onboarding, or a daily safety reminder.

Legal Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive, and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.

07/07/2026

Few industries have changed as much as the lifting and rigging industry. Best practices from 30 years ago are now an OSHA inspector’s worst nightmare.

Because the industry has changed so much, plenty of myths still circulate. Most of these myths come from convenience. In the early years, there were no industry standards as comprehensive as the ones we have today.

Our article and video will review—and debunk—the biggest myths in the lifting and rigging industry.

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From using any chain for an overhead lift to the CE marking meaning "Chinese Export," plenty of myths still exist in the lifting and rigging industry. Our article will review—and debunk—the 16 biggest myths in the industry.

07/06/2026

Custom Below-the-Hook devices come in all different shapes and sizes to fulfill customers' lifting needs.

The coil lifter pictured is heading out the door to a California steel supplier. This coil lifter is designed to lift coils of different sizes using the measuring indicators when engaging the coils inside diameter.

From the initial quote, to approval drawings, to delivering the device at your facility, a custom BTH device is a thought-out, multi-step process. You can check out our article, How to Purchase a Custom Below-the-Hook Lifting Device, for more information!
https://www.mazzellacompanies.com/learning-center/how-to-purchase-a-below-the-hook-lifting-device/

07/04/2026

We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Independence Day!

07/04/2026

The Mazzella family wants to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Independence Day!

On this long 4th of July weekend, let's honor the spirit of independence and freedom that defined our nation for 250 years.

07/02/2026

As today comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible impact of the lifting industry and the hardworking people who make it all possible, day in and day out. While Global Lifting Awareness Day only happens once a year, our collective commitment to safety doesn't end here; the expertise and dedication you bring to the job site every single day are what keep this industry—and the world—running safely.
Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation, engaged with our content, and shared what they love about this industry. It is a privilege to support the people who are quite literally building our future.
Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation, engaged with our content, and shared what they love about this industry. It is a privilege to support the people who are quite literally building our future.
If you enjoyed the guides, videos, and articles shared today, we invite you to make the Mazzella Learning Center your year-round resource for safety and lifting excellence.
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