Rigging Handbook [Perfect Paperback]

Jerry Klinke (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 2007

The RIGGING HANDBOOK is a clear, illustrated reference source for rigging professionals, crane operators, and others that perform rigging and hoisting operations. This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging situations that may otherwise appear complex in nature. Both apprentices and journeymen will appreciate the simple layout, organization and detailed illustrations provided in this book. This newest edition includes the latest industry information on rigging, hoisting, equipment and techniques. Covers OSHA and the latest ASME regulations and standards.

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About the Author

Jerry Klinke has written and illustrated many publications on industrial crane and rigging operations. These are used in vocational-technical, apprenticeship, and college courses throughout the United States and Canada. His books are very popular at job sites as a valuable field reference for riggers and crane operators. He has been involved with rigging and crane operations since 1976. A respected instructor for craftsmen of all disciplines, Jerry has been teaching rigging related subjects for the last 17 years. He is an executive officer for Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP) and is a member of the NCCCO Rigging Task Force that was formed in April 2007. He is a frequent speaker on safety training in the construction industry, and the promotion of standardized testing and qualification of crane operators, riggers, and signalmen.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: ACRA Enterprises, Inc.; 3rd edition (May 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888724021
• ISBN-13: 978-1888724028
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rigging Handbook is great!, December 9, 2003

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Allen (Chicago , IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rigging Handbook: The Complete Illustrated Field Reference, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book provided me with a better understanding of how to recognize potential problems with rigging. I have purchased several copies of this book for all our employees to help them perform safer lifts by learning more about the slings and hardware that they are using.
The illustrations are very understandable and compelling. Explanations are simple and the reader won't require special knowledge of math or physics to understand the material.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent rigging handbook, March 31, 2008

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D. J. Berti (Moraga, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rigging Handbook (Perfect Paperback)

This booklet has the basic information needed for products and proper rigging methods for lifting materials with cranes, derricks, etc. US units are used. The booklet is simple to use with diagrams and can be understood by foreman and superintendents with a basic education. It covers wire rope, wire rope slings, nylon slings, chain, mesh slings, and hardware. It has also has formulas, examples, references, and standards. The basic rules are covered to keep you out of trouble. It is also small enough to carry around.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rig this, June 21, 2008

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W. Poisson "Rigger Bill" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rigging Handbook (Perfect Paperback)

Excellent source for the novice or even the journeyman rigger. Compact and portable reference with easily readable text and explanations.