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How to Choose the Best Rigging Company for Safe Heavy Lifting

Choosing the Right Rigging Company: Safe and Efficient Solutions for Heavy Lifting

What Is a Rigging Company?

A rigging company provides essential services across the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Rigging involves the careful lifting, moving, and installation of heavy equipment, structural elements, and machinery using specialised tools and techniques.

Rigging companies employ certified professionals trained in safe lifting procedures. They offer a wide range of services including crane hire, heavy equipment movement, and custom lifting solutions—all executed under strict safety protocols.

.Hard Bakka Rigging crane lifting steel beams at warehouse construction site in Prestons.


Common Rigging Services You Can Expect

Rigging companies offer a variety of services tailored to heavy-lift projects:

  • Heavy Equipment Moving: Precision relocation of industrial machines within a facility or between locations.
  • Machinery Installation: Safe, secure installation of heavy machinery to avoid downtime or damage.
  • Custom Rigging Solutions: Engineered lifting plans for complex or non-standard equipment.
  • Crane Hire and Operation: Certified operators and cranes for short-term or long-term projects.

Key Rigging Equipment: Cranes, Slings, and Shackles

Professional rigging companies use a variety of specialised equipment:

  • Cranes: Tower cranes for high-rise projects, mobile cranes for on-site mobility, and overhead cranes for indoor lifts.
  • Slings: Options include wire rope (strong and durable), chain slings (versatile), and synthetic slings (lightweight and flexible).
  • Rigging Hardware: Shackles, hooks, and clamps secure loads and maintain balance throughout lifting operations.

Why Choosing the Right Rigging Company Matters

Working with the right rigging company can save time, minimise risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. Key factors to consider include:

  • Proven Experience: Look for companies with experience in projects similar to yours.
  • Safety Certifications: Choose companies that follow Australian safety regulations, such as those outlined by Safe Work Australia.
  • Specialised Equipment: Ensure access to the right cranes, lifting gear, and tools for your project.
  • Flexible Solutions: Whether your job is short-term or long-term, select a rigging partner who can adapt to your specific requirements.

.Hard Bakka Rigging crew installing steel structure at Paragon’s Chullora Train Maintenance Shed


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What does a rigging company do?
A rigging company lifts, moves, and installs heavy machinery or structures using cranes and rigging tools. Services include machine relocation, installation, and customised lifting plans.

Q2: Why is certification important for riggers?
Certified riggers follow strict safety protocols and are trained to manage high-risk tasks. Certification ensures compliance with industry standards like those from Safe Work Australia.

Q3: What equipment is commonly used?
Cranes (tower, mobile, overhead), slings (wire rope, chain, synthetic), and hardware like shackles and clamps are commonly used to secure and lift loads.

Q4: How do I know if a rigging company is experienced?
Check their portfolio, client testimonials, and case studies in your industry. Companies like Hard Bakka Rigging proudly showcase past projects across construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Q5: What safety measures are followed?
Top rigging companies conduct equipment checks, enforce PPE use, and follow clear lifting plans to prevent accidents. At Hard Bakka Rigging, safety is at the core of every operation.

Q6: How can Hard Bakka Rigging support your project?
We offer wet crane hire with certified operators and a team of experienced riggers ready to plan and execute your heavy lifting project. From detailed assessments to final installation, we ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Industry Recognition: ASI Endorses Hard Bakka Rigging

We’re proud to be recognised by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI), the nation’s peak body for the steel industry. In their 2025 industry issue, ASI featured Hard Bakka Rigging as a top-tier rigging company, praising our commitment to safety, innovation, and reliable project execution.

📖 Read the full article here: “Reward for Rigger” – ASI April 2025 Magazine (PDF)


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