Man has been inventing ways to lift and move heavy objects since almost the beginning of time. One reason we know this is because of the discovery of 7mm fossilized rope fragments that were found in some caves at Lascaux that date back to about 15,000 BC. Mankind has been using lifting chains and lifting slings for centuries. Chain slings came along when they invented metal. Man was resourceful when it came to powering cranes too. For instance, large numbers of physically strong men and even donkeys were used power cranes by the ancient Greeks. In the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, man began to use steam powered cranes.
Today, all kinds of industries use chain slings, web slings, wire rope slings and other types of lifting gear. Crane safety is of utmost importance and companies that provide their employees with crane and rigging training are really making a good investment towards employee productivity as well as providing the safest work environment for them. Working around huge heavy equipment is dangerous, but chain slings can help provide safe ways to lift cranes and other heavy equipment. The best choice lifting heavy objects is the use of chain slings. Steel mills and foundries are two types of industrial type businesses that make use of chain slings today.
