Training Chains Slings | COMANCO Employees Complete Safety Training

Training Chains Slings Helps Improve Workplace Safety

Training Chains Slings procedures are essential for maintaining safe lifting operations and preventing equipment-related accidents in the construction industry. This week, several COMANCO employees from multiple departments participated in specialized lifting and rigging safety instruction provided by Certified Slings & Supply.

The Training Chains Slings course was led by Regional Sales Manager Bob Bacon and Territory Manager Robert Carbonneau, who shared valuable knowledge regarding chain grades, sling inspections, lifting procedures, and safe equipment handling practices.

Employees Learned Proper Chain and Sling Procedures

The Training Chains Slings session covered several important topics related to lifting safety and proper rigging operations, including:

• The different alloy types used to manufacture chains
• Proper applications for towing, lifting, and tie-down operations
• Understanding chain grades such as Grade 70, Grade 80, and Grade 100
• Reading certified sling tags and lifting capacities
• Proper inspection procedures for chains and slings
• Identifying wear, pitting, stretching, gouges, twists, and broken links
• Correct usage of lifting chains and clevis components

Employees also learned the importance of removing damaged or uncertified lifting equipment from service immediately to reduce the risk of workplace accidents.

Training Chains Slings Reinforces COMANCO Safety Culture

Regular inspections, servicing, testing, and certification of lifting equipment are critical parts of maintaining safe job site operations. Properly maintained chains and slings help reduce equipment failures and improve overall crew safety during lifting operations.

The Training Chains Slings course provided employees with practical knowledge that can now be applied in the field to help determine whether lifting equipment is safe and ready for use on active projects.

Safety training programs like this support COMANCO’s commitment to maintaining a proactive safety culture throughout all departments and job sites nationwide.

Continued Education Benefits Field Operations

COMANCO believes ongoing employee development plays a major role in improving operational performance, workplace safety, and project efficiency. Training opportunities allow employees to strengthen their technical knowledge while helping crews identify potential hazards before incidents occur.

By investing in specialized safety education such as Training Chains Slings instruction, COMANCO continues reinforcing its core values of Safety, Quality, and Service across every level of the company.

COMANCO appreciates Certified Slings & Supply for providing this valuable training opportunity and helping employees expand their understanding of safe lifting practices.

Learn more about COMANCO’s commitment to workplace safety and employee development at https://comanco.com/safety/

For additional lifting and rigging safety information, visit https://www.osha.gov/materials-handling/crane-hoist-rigging-safety