Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, recently provided a custom suspended scaffolding solution for tuck-pointing and brick repair work on the 125-ft tall chimney stack at Lane Tech High School in Chicago.
Familiar with Spider’s reputation for specializing
in unique suspended applications, IWG Inc.
turned to Spider for a custom solution. Spider
designed, built, and installed a rigging star
equipped with three swing stages and two Beta
Max Gemini material hoists. The rigging star was
lifted into place by a crane and then
counterweighted, eliminating the need for
anchoring into the structure.
Additionally, Spider provided all rigging services as well as on-site user training to ensure the safe
operation of the equipment.
“We were genuinely impressed with Spider’s capabilities through every phase of this project, from the
initial design to the on-site supervision,” commented Al Arreguin, Owner and Operator with IWG Inc.
“Their Chicago team did a fantastic job meeting our challenges while keeping us safe, on schedule,
and within our budget.”
About Spider
Founded in 1947, Spider, a division of SafeWorks, created the powered suspended access business by introducing the wellknown
Spider basket. Since then, our product and service offering has expanded greatly to serve the needs of an ever-growing
marketplace. Spider is the largest manufacturer and distributor of access and safety solutions in North America, serving more
customers from more locations with a wider variety of products and services than any other company. From baskets, traction
hoist and platform rental, to safety and training, to specialty-engineered products - Spider has a strong team of professionals,
along with a national network of sales, service and support capabilities to provide you with the most reliable access solutions
available.