The Ultimate Guide to Rigging Slang: What Do YOU Call It?
Confused by rigging industry slang? Do you know these rigging terms?
The rigging industry is packed with slang terms—and depending on where you work, what you're lifting, or who you're talking to, the names for rigging gear and techniques change!
"Chokers," "Headache Balls," "Pork Chops"—do you know them all? In this video, we’re breaking down the most common rigging slang terms used across construction, mining, steel, automotive, shipping, manufacturing, and other industries that perform lifting and rigging operations.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• Definitions for Basic Rigging Industry Terms and Equipment
• Regional and International Terminology Variations
• Common slang terms for slings, hardware, and equipment
• Different terms for hoists, cranes, and controls
• Industry-specific terminology variations
• How to improve communication when ordering or using rigging gear in the field
Valuable information for purchasing agents, safety trainers, or international teams who need to accurately specify and communicate about rigging equipment. If you're writing procedures, developing training materials, or coordinating across different regions, this guide helps bridge the terminology gap.
From steel mills to shipyards, construction sites to manufacturing plants, this video helps you speak the language of rigging—ensuring safer, more efficient operations no matter what you call it!
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In this video
0:00 - Intro: Do you Know Rigging Slang Terms?
0:34 - What is Rigging? Industry Uses & Terminology Differences
1:24 - Lifting Slings & Assemblies: Common Rigging Slang Terms
4:28 - Rigging Hardware and Equipment: Slang Terms and Definitions
6:02 - Crane and Hoist Slang Terminology
6:58 - Wire Rope Accessories & Hardware Terminology
8:14 - Rigging Technique Terminology
9:03 - How To Get Rigging Equipment and Training
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