What Level III Actually Means
Rigging inspection certifications are tiered. Level I inspectors perform basic visual inspections as an assigned task. Level II inspectors conduct more detailed evaluations independently. Level III is the highest certification available — and reaching it requires documented field experience, passing rigorous written and practical examinations, and demonstrated knowledge across the full scope of rigging equipment, standards, and failure modes.
Level III inspectors carry the authority and credibility that comes with the highest level of certification in the field. When a Level III inspector signs off on a piece of lifting equipment, that sign-off carries weight with OSHA, insurance carriers, and compliance auditors in a way that lower-level certifications simply don't.
Decades of Combined Experience
Certifications establish a minimum standard. Experience is what goes beyond it. Amick's five Level III inspectors bring well over a century of combined field experience to every evaluation — decades of hands-on work across every type of lifting equipment in industrial service.
That depth of experience means the team has encountered virtually every failure mode, every edge case, and every equipment condition that a rigging inspector is likely to face. It's about knowing what to look for before it shows up on a checklist — recognizing subtle signs of fatigue, heat damage, improper use, or accelerated wear that a less experienced inspector might miss.
What Amick's Inspection Program Covers
Amick's rigging inspection program covers the full range of overhead lifting equipment:
Slings — All types, including alloy chain, wire rope, synthetic web, round slings, and wire mesh. Inspected to OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30.9 standards.
Rigging hardware — Shackles, hooks, links, and other below-the-hook hardware evaluated to ASME B30.26 criteria.
Below-the-hook lifting devices — Lifting beams, spreader bars, and custom lifting attachments evaluated to ASME B30.20, with detailed photo documentation of equipment condition and compliance status.
Hoists — Electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and manual chain hoists inspected to ASME B30.16. Lever hoists inspected to ASME B30.21.
Overhead crane components — Hooks, load blocks, and other crane-mounted components evaluated as part of a complete overhead lifting system review.
Scheduled and On-Demand
OSHA and ASME standards require periodic documented inspections of rigging equipment at least annually, with more frequent inspections required for equipment in heavy or severe service. Amick provides both scheduled inspection programs for ongoing compliance and on-demand evaluations when a specific piece of equipment needs to be assessed — available at Amick's Pittsburgh facility or in the field at your location.
The Inspection Report
Every Amick inspection produces detailed documentation — including photo evidence of equipment condition — giving operations a clear record of what was inspected, what was found, and what the compliance status is. That documentation is what compliance audits, insurance reviews, and internal safety programs require, and it's what Amick delivers on every job.
Five Inspectors. One Standard.
The depth of Amick's inspection team means that no matter who conducts the evaluation, the result is the same — a thorough, documented assessment performed by one of the most credentialed inspection teams in the region.
To schedule a rigging inspection or discuss your compliance program, contact Amick at 412-429-1212 or visit our lifting device inspection page for more information.