Standard and Governing Bodies:
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Alberta OHS is the provincial government body responsible for enforcing workplace health and safety laws. They provide resources, training, and legislative oversight to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across Alberta’s diverse industries.
Contact: (866) 415-8690 (Province-wide)
Online: Report a Concern/Ask an Expert
Link: alberta.ca/ohs
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME is a global organization that sets the vital codes and standards for mechanical engineering safety and innovation. They provide professional development, hosting technical conferences and providing certifications that define industry best practices.
Contact: (800) 843-2763
Email: customercare@asme.org
Link: asme.org
Web Sling and Tie Down Association (WSTDA)
WSTDA is a leading technical organization that develops safety standards and educational resources for synthetic web slings and tie downs. They serve as a global authority for manufacturers and users to ensure the safe lifting and securement of cargo.
Contact: (443) 640-1070
Email: info@wstda.com
Products/Standards Store: wstda.com/store/default.aspx
Link: wstda.com
Rigging Manufacturers and Distributors:
Kito Crosby
Kito Crosby is a global leader in the lifting and rigging industry, providing a comprehensive portfolio of hoists, hooks, and hardware. They are dedicated to safety and innovation, offering high-quality engineered solutions for construction, manufacturing, and offshore applications.
Customer Care (US/Canada): (800) 772-1500
Email: Contact Form
Link: kitocrosby.com
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO)
Columbus McKinnon is a global leader in motion technology, providing high-performance crane accessories, below-the-hook lifting devices, and rigging hardware. They offer extensive educational resources for the field, including an industry-leading blog, instructional rigging videos, and their widely used “Rigging Pocket Guide.”
Customer Service: (800) 888-0985
Email: Contact Form
Link: cmco.com
Van Beest
Van Beest is a premier manufacturer of high-quality lifting, lashing, and mooring fittings under global brands like Green Pin® and Irizar Forge. They are industry innovators, offering specialized products such as the Green Pin Tycan® fibre chain and a vast library of technical videos and CAD drawings to assist with complex rigging projects.
Contact (USA): (713) 674 5753
Email: Contact Form
Link: vanbeest.com