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Welcome to the ITI Blog, your hub for expert insights, industry updates, and real-world stories from the field. Whether you're a crane operator, rigging professional, safety manager, or simply passionate about lifting and hoisting, our content is here to inform, inspire, and support your work.

You’ll find practical how-tos, training tips, news, and thought leadership that reflect the fast-changing world of industrial training. From virtual reality and online learning to certification prep and safety trends, we cover the topics that matter most to crews and companies alike.

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Aug 24, 2021 7:51:08 AM3 min read

New to the ITI VR Crane Simulation Library - Polar Crane

We are delighted to debut the newest addition to the ITI VR Crane Simulator, the Polar ...
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Aug 11, 2021 9:48:59 AM2 min read

New to the ITI Learning Hub: Field Leadership Essentials Training

New today, the ITI Learning Hub now provides you and your team with the ability to engage ...
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Aug 4, 2021 4:00:00 PM1 min read

Two Ways to Learn: Best Practices

At a coal crushing facility a few weeks ago, I talked to a miner about his work ...
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Jul 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM3 min read

Barnhart Implements Online Content for Learning & Development

Barnhart Crane & Rigging, a leading specialist in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and ...
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Jul 8, 2021 2:12:36 PM2 min read

Wagstaff Crane Standardizes Employee Training with ITI

Wagstaff Crane is known for having one of the largest and most diverse crane fleets ...
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Jun 24, 2021 12:32:42 PM3 min read

Learning Styles - What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Did you know that 65% of our population is made up of visual learners? Your learning ...
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Jun 21, 2021 9:42:20 AM1 min read

ASME 2020 Edition of BTH-1 Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME released the 2020 edition of BTH-1 "Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices" on ...
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Jun 14, 2021 10:12:55 AM2 min read

Verton Joins the ITI Learning Hub

We are delighted to announce that Verton is the latest manufacturer to join the ITI ...
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Jun 7, 2021 9:29:21 AM< 1 min read

NCCCO: New Online Practical Exam Applications Begin July 1, 2021

NCCCO is bringing the practical exam application process online! Beginning July 1, 2021, ...
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Jun 2, 2021 1:10:48 PM2 min read

Three-Point vs. Four-Point GKS Dolly Systems

When it comes time to move a load from point A to Point B, experts agree that when in ...
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