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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.

At ITI, progress never stops. Our blog reflects that same mindset with fresh content, helpful guidance, and relevant updates. Check back often or subscribe to stay connected with the latest developments shaping safer and more effective lifting operations.

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Dec 31, 2018 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Crane & Rigging Audits

Often, ITI is asked to perform audits for companies that are involved in production, ...
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Dec 30, 2018 8:00:00 AM< 1 min read

Safety Latches

Someone addressed our Training Solutions Team with the following concern: "We have a ...
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Dec 29, 2018 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Peter Principle

Our industry depends on cranes, rigging and other load handling equipment. The big key to ...
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Dec 28, 2018 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Synthetic Slings

A question that has been asked many times over the last 20 years in this industry is, "Do ...
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Dec 27, 2018 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Learn What is Bull Rigging is all About

What in the world is Bull Rigging? Those of us not familiar with the term might be ...
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Dec 26, 2018 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Sling Angles

We often learn from our surroundings. By taking a page from other folk's playbooks, we ...
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Dec 25, 2018 8:00:00 AM1 min read

Dueling Cranes

As a token of our appreciation for our loyal subscribers, we are gifting you with ITI's ...
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Dec 19, 2018 2:38:39 PM1 min read

Rigging with the Bulls

In the December issue of Cranes Today, ITI's Bull Rigging course was highlighted in their ...
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Dec 12, 2018 2:35:10 PM1 min read

A Practical How-To Guide: Rigging Engineering Calculations

In case you missed it, ITI was featured in the November/December 2018 issue of the Heavy ...
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Dec 10, 2018 1:01:00 PM1 min read

ITI VR Takes Home Innovative Product of the Year Honors at LEEA Awards

In early November 2018, ITI sent Christina Lanham, Director of Operations, and Jacklynn ...
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