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At Mazzella, our content is made with you in mind. And as we prepare to make more videos for 2025, we want to hear from you 🫵   What questions do you have about lifting and rigging practices? What lifting equipment do you want us to cover? What “how-to” videos should we make? Would you like to see us perform more experiments? How about more videos from our test bed?     Help us make the right content to help you! Drop your suggestions in the comments. You can also send us a direct message.

Mazzella Companies wishes you a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year!

We wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas! To honor this special time, our offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th.

2024 was a wild and exciting time for lifting and rigging, and the articles and videos we released this year proved it. Whether you’ve been following us for years or discovered us last week, we’re thankful for every person who takes the time to engage with our content. As the year comes to an end, and we begin planning for 2025 and spending time with loved ones this holiday season, we’ve compiled a list of our 10 best articles and videos from 2024. These lists are by no means a power ranking, but a mix of the most popular pieces and a few of our personal favorites. What was your favorite article or video this year? Drop it in the comments! 📺: https://hubs.li/Q030lzp_0 📰: https://hubs.li/Q030lyN00 Need help with a big rigging project in 2025? Contact one of our specialists today. https://hubs.li/Q030lzjr0

At Kito Crosby's flagship manufacturing plant in Longview, Texas, advanced automation and human craftsmanship go hand-in-hand to create their iconic shackles!   A perfect example of this is how the shackle’s earholes are made. The earholes are drilled through two main processes. Some are drilled and assembled in an automated process, where robots do most of the work, while an operator loads and unloads the different shackles and performs quality checks.  Meanwhile, larger shackles are all drilled and tapped by hand. Perfected over many years of experience, these experienced team members can work at rapid speeds. Looking for Crosby shackles? Shop here! https://lnkd.in/gAm9mm2P      Watch the full video of How a Crosby Shackle Is Made below:   ► https://lnkd.in/gCAj_MiK Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive, and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.

We are pleased to announce that Tom Horton has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer. Since joining the company in 2019, Horton has served in several key roles, including Vice President of Sales for Sheffield Metals, and Executive Vice President of Sales for Mazzella Companies. In his expanded role, Horton will continue to report to Mazzella Companies CEO, Tony Mazzella, while overseeing the development and execution of the Revenue Team, which integrates Sales and Marketing functions. With over 30 years of experience in industrial and equipment sales, Horton has a proven ability to lead revenue campaigns across complex organizations and implement integrated marketing strategies that strengthen branding and drive growth. Read the full press release to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02_WCzS0

It’s always best practice to have your lifting sling in one hand and your lifting sling protection in the other.  The problem? The market is filled with all kinds of sling protection offerings, and you may be overwhelmed with deciding which one best fits your application.  Thankfully, our partners at Slingmax® Rigging Solutions have been a leader in designing and engineering sling protection products for decades and have multiple product lines available. This article, which is based off an upcoming collaborative video with Slingmax®, will explain and compare the different types of Slingmax® sling protection offerings. We will review, among other things, the ideal applications for each. We will also answer important questions you must answer during your research process, such as:  • What Is the Difference Between Cut and Abrasion Protection?     • Where Should You Use Cut Protection Over Abrasion Protection, Vice Versa?        • What are Slingmax’s Cut Protection Products?   • Is Cut Protection Customizable?     • What are Slingmax’s Abrasion Protection Products?    • Can You Use Homemade Sling Protection?        We will also discuss their new product, the Spider Sleeve, a state-of-the-art abrasion protection sleeve made from HMPE fibers. Read the full article below! Mazzella is also a proud Slingmax-accredited dealer, so contact one of our specialists to find the right Slingmax® sling protection product for you. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eMdny2Wb   🔗:  https://lnkd.in/gw7VKgS9

Did you know warehouses have one of the highest non-fatal injury rates of any industry? Fatal injuries also increased in warehouses by 23% from 2020 to 2021.                                             In response, OSHA has recommended companies get their pallet racks inspected by reliable third parties. Third-party warehouse racking inspections ensure you have an unbiased and accurate assessment, but what if your company has never done a third-party inspection? What if you’ve never worked with Mazzella before? What can you expect that process to look like?                            To better educate people on what to expect from a third-party pallet rack inspection, we followed Marc Smith, a member of our Warehouse Inspections team, as he walked us through:   • What Happens Before a Third-Party Pallet Rack Inspection?   • Does a Facility Need to Shut Down for a Pallet Rack Inspection?   • What are Third-Party Rack Inspectors Looking For?   • What if an Issue is Found During a Pallet Rack Inspection?  • How Often Should You Inspect Your Pallet Racks?  • And more! https://lnkd.in/ebnZVCYh

Why do Crosby's shackles stretch when overloaded rather than shatter? It's because of a very important process: heat treating. Kito Crosby heats the shackle to a carefully refined temperature. The microstructure of the steel is formed into tempered martensite, refining grain boundaries and giving the shackle the toughness to best resist fracture.   The shackles are then quenched in liquid. Quenching freezes the steel’s grain structure within the shackle. The shackles then move into a second furnace to be tempered. This time, they are heated to a lower temperature to relax the steel and give the shackles their ductility.   Each of these temperatures, which have been perfected and tweaked over many decades, gives the shackles superior ductility ratings, toughness, fatigue, and impact properties. After the heat treatment, hardness checks are performed to ensure the shackle is within the required tolerances.  Watch the full video to see this incredibly intricate process. Need a Crosby shackle at your job site? Buy one on our e-commerce site! 📺: https://lnkd.in/gCAj_MiK  🛍️: https://lnkd.in/gAm9mm2P    Check out these FREE pieces of content! Shackle Markings Identification Guide     ► https://lnkd.in/gzvF5icv Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference      ► https://lnkd.in/e9BEiY8V What Are the Different Types of Shackles for Lifting and Rigging?      ► https://lnkd.in/ewtTbqbb ASME B30.26 Shackle Inspection Requirements & Best Practices for Use     ► https://lnkd.in/gYN74UKF    Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive, and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals. 

OSHA, ASME, and ANSI are four-letter agencies that advance worker safety and uphold industry standards. What separates them is their motives and ability to enforce those standards.  Here is a good way to remember them:  🚨OSHA = The Enforcer - Upholds the law and penalizes  🛠️ ASME = The Developer - Develops standards for mechanical engineering  👩🏫 ANSI = The Facilitator - Accredits the procedures of Standards Developing Organizations  All these organizations promote safety, and you need to follow their standards to stay OSHA-compliant. Fines associated with violations are expensive, but failing to keep up with best practices puts your workers at risk of injury or even death.  Our experts here at Mazzella can help you stay compliant in rigging, fall protection, inspections, training, and more. If you have any questions or are looking for help with compliance, reach out to one of our experts today. Contact us 💬 https://lnkd.in/ehQZpHeM Learn more with these free downloads, articles, videos, and podcasts: What Is the ASME B30 Safety Standard for Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging?      ► https://lnkd.in/eCyFNEzr OSHA Hierarchy of Controls: Reducing Fall Hazards for Working at Height        ► https://lnkd.in/eVPVupNw OSHA Personnel Designations [Guide] ► https://lnkd.in/gitsK3_U Job Safety Analysis and Working at Height Risk Assessment Bundle ► https://lnkd.in/eyqJbTJS #safetyfirst  #iso #safetyandhealth #workplacesafety #compliance Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive, and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.