Lifting and rigging companies are upgrading from traditional lifting slings to those made with new synthetic materials. This is due to a range of challenges, such as a shrinking labour force to do ...

Upon delivery, these became the first very large diameter synthetic rope slings certified by Lloyd’s for multiple uses in offshore installations.

Before each lift, synthetic slings should be inspected for such common damage as knots, burns, holes, cuts, abrasion, broken stitching, chemical spills and ultraviolet fading.

New information and guidance related to lifting beams and spread bars, chain slings and synthetic rope slings, and shackles, including synthetic alternatives and advancements in wireless technology.