You can find various kinds of lifting magnets in the existing market. The most common ones are designed to lift heavy metal objects weighing several tons. Using a magnet to retrieve metal shards from a construction site can help prevent injury and damage to vehicle tires. Usually, larger lifting magnet is operated hung from a chain on a crane that is able to dangle the magnet into the location necessary to retrieve the desired object. While operating a lifting magnet, some of the guidelines must be followed about the materials being lifted assist in creating a safe operating environment around the lifting magnet.