The Rossland Rescue and Bigfoot’s Core Values

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“We had a concrete pour scheduled for Friday before the long weekend,” said Justin Tanguay, of DJM Contracting in Rossland, B.C., “but our crane was down.” Justin and his team were well aware that concrete was in high demand at the time. So, rescheduling a pour could completely mess up project planning. “There was something wrong with the slew motor on our...
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Liebherr 81 K.1 Ready For Service

Bigfoot Just Got Twin Liebherr 81 K.1 Self Erecting Tower Cranes

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We are pleased to announce the addition of two new cranes to our fleet! Bigfoot has just acquired two of Liebherr’s 81 K.1 Fast-Erect self-erecting tower cranes. These cranes have been carefully selected to meet the growing demand of the mid-rise building...
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Civil Rigging: Rigging Hitches - Choosing the Best Hitch for Your Lead

Rigging Hitches: Choosing the Best Hitch For Your Load | Civil Rigging

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Riggers need to be aware of various types of hitches, so that they can determine which configuration is best for the particular load they are lifting. The four main categories of hitches are: Vertical hitch Bridle hitch Basket…
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Civil Rigging: Inspecting your Rigging - Checking Equipment with Confidence

Inspecting Your Rigging: Checking Equipment with Confidence | Civil Rigging

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Inspecting Civil Rigging - Keys to Safety Inspecting civil rigging should be something every rigger nows how to do. They also need to be able to check their equipment with confidence to determine whether it is safe and ready to use or it…
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Civil Rigging: Centre of Gravity - Balancing Loads Properly

Centre of Gravity: Balancing Loads Properly | Civil Rigging

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After a rigger determines the weight of a load, the next critical step in planning a safe and successful lift is determining the centre of gravity (COG). If the COG is not directly below the hook, the result will be an unstable...
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Civil Rigging: Determining Weight: The Key to a Safe and Successful Lift

Determining Weight: The Key to a Safe and Successful Lift | Civil Rigging

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Determining Weight for Civil Rigging One of the rigger’s most important tasks is determining weight for civil rigging, specifically the weight of the load. This is the first critical step in planning a successful and safe lift. Do…
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