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A rigger in Fort Worth told me he checks his wire rope every single morning, no exceptions.
He said he found a broken strand on a main line last month that looked fine the day before. That got me thinking about my own pre-start routine, which was more of a quick glance. How often do you guys actually do a full, hands-on inspection of your rigging?
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pat_park1d ago
That rigger's story is a solid reminder to actually touch the gear, not just look at it.
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victorb511d ago
Used to just give my harness a quick glance before heading up. Then a buddy pointed out a frayed stitch I'd missed for weeks, right where the leg loop connects. My hand ran over it and felt the roughness before I even saw it properly. Now I do a full hands-on check every single time, no shortcuts. That story about the rigger just drives it home even more.
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