Hercules Blog

Insights, Tips, and News on Rigging, Lifting, and Workplace Safety from Our Experts.

How Rigging Supports Canada’s Renewable Energy Sector

How Rigging Supports Canada’s Renewable Energy ...

Discover how rigging supports Canada’s renewable energy sector. Learn how lifting expertise enables safe wind and hydroelectric construction with Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies

How Rigging Supports Canada’s Renewable Energy ...

Discover how rigging supports Canada’s renewable energy sector. Learn how lifting expertise enables safe wind and hydroelectric construction with Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies

Canadian Tariffs & Canadian Projects: Planning Ahead with Confidence

Canadian Tariffs & Canadian Projects: Planning ...

Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies supports Canadian businesses with transparent communication, flexible sourcing, and dependable project planning—no surprises, just trusted partnership.

Canadian Tariffs & Canadian Projects: Planning ...

Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies supports Canadian businesses with transparent communication, flexible sourcing, and dependable project planning—no surprises, just trusted partnership.

Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies: 2025, A Year in Review  & Looking Ahead

Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies: 2025, A Year...

Discover the highlights of 2025 at Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies — from our rebrand and upgraded e-commerce website to expanded training, services, and top industry blogs. Explore what’s new,...

Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies: 2025, A Year...

Discover the highlights of 2025 at Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies — from our rebrand and upgraded e-commerce website to expanded training, services, and top industry blogs. Explore what’s new,...

Rigging 101: What Every New Rigger Should Know Before the First Lift

Rigging 101: What Every New Rigger Should Know ...

New to rigging? Learn the essential safety tips, gear basics, hitch types, communication skills, and beginner fundamentals every new rigger should know before the first lift. An upbeat, expert-backed guide...

Rigging 101: What Every New Rigger Should Know ...

New to rigging? Learn the essential safety tips, gear basics, hitch types, communication skills, and beginner fundamentals every new rigger should know before the first lift. An upbeat, expert-backed guide...

When to Retire Your Rigging Gear: Signs of Wear and Damage

When to Retire Your Rigging Gear: Signs of Wear...

Know the signs of rigging gear wear and damage. Learn when to retire slings, hardware, and hoists to stay safe and compliant. Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies explains.

When to Retire Your Rigging Gear: Signs of Wear...

Know the signs of rigging gear wear and damage. Learn when to retire slings, hardware, and hoists to stay safe and compliant. Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies explains.

Don’t Let It Swing! — The Art (and Science) of Controlling Load Movement

Don’t Let It Swing! — The Art (and Science) of ...

Learn how to prevent dangerous load swing during lifting operations. Practical tips on rigging, crane control, wind risks, and safe lifting from Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies.

Don’t Let It Swing! — The Art (and Science) of ...

Learn how to prevent dangerous load swing during lifting operations. Practical tips on rigging, crane control, wind risks, and safe lifting from Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies.