Question about rigging angles on smaller mobile cranes

Been seeing more guys using the same sized slings for every pick without checking the load angles. Last week on a job in a tight lot, a guy hooked up a 5,000 lb AC unit with the slings at almost 90 degrees apart. That sling rating drops fast the wider you go. I had to stop him before he lifted because he was near 50% of capacity just from the angle. Am I the only one running into this on job sites lately?

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anderson.david6h ago

Noticed the same thing more and more lately, especially with guys in a hurry on residential jobs. A 90 degree angle cuts your working load limit nearly in half and most people just don't realize how fast it drops. Good on you for stopping that lift before it turned into a bad day for everyone.