- Today we take a look back
at our favorite projects in 2019.
We look forward to what we're planning for 2020.
But first, I'd like to introduce you
to the brand new name of this YouTube channel.
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For the first time ever,
welcome to the Lifting And Rigging Channel.
We made the decision to switch up the brand name
for one reason, this channel isn't for us, it's for you.
Our goal is to help educate the material handling industry.
And we do that through demonstrations, tutorials,
case studies, online courses, and so now you know why
we're doing what we're doing.
Let's take a quick look back at some of my favorite projects
from this year, and then I'll let you know
what our plans are for 2020.
The first project I wanna talk to you about
is sling inspection one on one.
It's of course we put together
to give you information and best practices
that align with the ASMEB30.9 slings standards.
These eight lessons will take you through
the hands on demonstrations of seven primary lifting slings.
You'll learn how to perform basic sling inspections,
understand the removal from service criteria,
but it will also cover sling ID requirements,
the disposal damage and failed slings,
and best practices for maintaining your lifting slings.
There's a link at the top of this video and there's also
one in the comments if you're interested in the course.
Because the videos are only a piece of this puzzle.
Each lesson has several sections of information throughout.
So if you or anyone in your team needs
a better understanding of the slings they're using
this course will cover them.
The second project, I think you should check out
our case studies, because this year we take you
to an aluminum mill and a steel mill both in Ohio,
to see two different approaches to keeping
their workers safe at height.
We also take you to an oil rig in Oklahoma
to see how sand lands get replaced.
And we also got the chance to spend some time with a few
engineers from NASA yeah NASA, NASA.
And they're focusing on a project that's trying to convert
oxygen into a fuel source on the surface of Mars.
The third project you should check out
is our Ask the Expert series.
In this one I welcome inspectors riggers, engineers,
lifting specialists and trainers to come on camera with me
and answer some questions I've gotten from the field,
and from the comments sections of our videos.
These are short one question one answer videos
that cover everything from non destructive testing
to sling hook repairs, to the use of a makeshift skin.
And of course, if you have questions
that haven't been answered, ask them.
Leave a question in the comment section of any video
that you're watching, we'll get you the answers.
Finally, our fall protection series.
As promised in last year's recap video,
we kicked off the year with a focus
on personal fall protection.
We started with the basics covering
the hierarchy of controls, the ABC of fall protection,
OSHA's new fixed ladder policy, six common problems found
in most fall protection systems,
and a handful of other topics.
It's a great place to start if you need to up
your fall protection knowledge base.
So that's it for 2019.
But what's on deck for 2020?
Well, in January, we're gonna finish the run
of our sling inspections course.
So again, if you're wanting to learn more
about those seven primary lifting slings,
it's a great course to jump into
to increase your knowledge base.
We've also got a few tutorial videos on the way,
the first one being how to calculate the weight of a load
before an overhead lift.
We're also gonna do how to determine
the best sling hitch type, and how choose the best
lifting sling between wire, rope, chain and synthetics.
In February, we're going to start a rigging basic series,
where one of our trainers and lifting specialists,
Nate Fisher, runs us through the basic components,
uses and configurations of the common lifting slings
that you find in job sites.
In April and beyond, we've got a lot of plans
for overhead crane and cream service videos,
so stay tuned for that as well.
Again, the goal of the lifting and rigging channel
is to provide you with relevant,
helpful and educational resources that can be used
by anybody in the material handling industry.
So if you haven't already, make sure that you hit
that subscribe button, and click that notification bell
so you're kept up to date each time we publish a new video.
So that's all for this recap.
Thanks to all of you that have been watching the channel
since we've ramped things up a few years ago,
thanks to all the new subscribers
that have joined us along the way.
And I hope that each one of you
has a fantastic holiday season.
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