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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.

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May 6, 2021 8:00:00 AM3 min read

Test Your Rigging Knowledge

Who doesn't love a good mystery? We're giving you the opportunity to stretch and flex ...
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May 4, 2021 2:31:30 PM1 min read

Upcoming Webinar: Stability and Equilibrium for Rigging Engineers

Mark you calendars, folks! On Wednesday, May 26th at 10am PST, we are officially kicking ...
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Apr 29, 2021 11:01:02 AM5 min read

Top OSHA Crane Violations & ITI Training Solutions to Avoid Them

What’s worse than receiving a slap on the wrist from OSHA? A preventable accident or ...
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Apr 15, 2021 8:15:00 AM4 min read

7 Crane Operator Skills you can Practice on a VR Crane Simulator

When people hear “Virtual Reality,” they usually think of VR Games like Beat Saber or ...
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Apr 13, 2021 9:00:00 AM2 min read

O'Reilly Training is Leading with ITI VR Crane Simulation Technology

We are excited to share that O’Reilly Training Ltd. is leading the way on the other side ...
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Apr 9, 2021 8:15:00 AM1 min read

Working At-Heights Around Mobile Cranes - New Training Resource

At-heights work is consistently recognized as one of the highest risk activities in the ...
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Apr 8, 2021 10:03:07 AM2 min read

Dirty Words and Phrases Associated with Load Handling Activities

Dirty Words and Phrases Associated with Load Handling Activities This blog is an oldie ...
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Mar 25, 2021 8:45:00 AM4 min read

Hear from ITI's Fundamentals of Rigging Engineering Program Graduate

The ITI Fundamentals of Rigging Engineering Program serves as a comprehensive ...
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Mar 23, 2021 9:00:00 AM3 min read

Stephenson Equipment Invests in ITI's Cutting Edge Technology

When Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) first began exploring the idea of expanding their ...
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Mar 18, 2021 10:15:00 AM2 min read

Sheet Metal Workers Keeps Excels During Extraordinary Times With ITI

Sheet metal workers are an integral part of the building and construction trades that ...
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