Rigging Engineering Basics - 3rd Edition

Execute Safe and Efficient Lifting Operations The revised and expanded 3rd Edition of “Rigging Engineering Basics” is an essential resource for professionals in the lifting and rigging industry. This practical guide is designed for Lift Directors, Lift Planners, Rigging Engineers, Site Superintendents, Field Engineers, Rigging Foremen, Heavy Lift Managers, Heavy Haul Planners, Crane Operators, and Advanced Riggers. “Rigging Engineering Basics” provides professionals with the knowledge and tools to plan and execute safe and efficient lifting operations, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By providing comprehensive guidance on crane selection, load spreading, lifting equipment design, and lift planning, this book equips readers with the expertise to manage lifting activities effectively and responsibly. Originally authored by leading authority Keith Anderson, and edited by Todd Harding, a Global Rigging Manager at Bechtel with over 20 years of industry ex