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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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Nov 22, 2010 10:52:00 AM2 min read

Rigging Tips: Swivel Hoist Ring vs. Shoulder Eyebolt

By the title of this article you can see that I really favor the use of hardware which ...
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Nov 21, 2010 3:04:00 PM< 1 min read

Like Father, Like Son

In 1992, Mike Parnell was asked by Dave Gentry to visit Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to conduct a ...
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Nov 19, 2010 1:42:00 PM1 min read

2010 Crane Hot Line Top Trainers Announced

November 12, 2010 Crane Hot Line, published by Maximum Capacity Media LLC, Fort Dodge, ...
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Nov 19, 2010 9:31:00 AM2 min read

Answers to Rigging with Incline Planes Workshop

Answers to the problem can be found below. Here is the "Rigging with Incline Planes" ...
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Nov 17, 2010 11:10:00 AM2 min read

Rigging with Incline Planes: 3 Points to Remember

When towing or pulling a load up an incline the effort increases with the slope. Here are ...
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Nov 15, 2010 11:28:00 AM1 min read

Safety Training Advice: Give Three Looks

Remember when we were kids and our parents and teachers taught us a little safety ...
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Nov 12, 2010 9:44:00 AM2 min read

Overhead Crane Boundaries – 3 Steps to Success

Got a gantry or overhead crane? Let’s review three small steps that can help reduce risk ...
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Nov 10, 2010 12:05:00 PM3 min read

Rigging Tips: 4 Advantages of Dynamometers

In ASME B30.26-2010 Rigging Hardware volume, we recently added LID’s (load indicating ...
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Nov 9, 2010 9:02:00 AM1 min read

Hitches & Capacities

Choosing the right rigging configuration is crucial for effective load management. A key ...
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Nov 8, 2010 2:03:00 PM< 1 min read

Load Weight Estimation Workshop

Estimating a load’s approximate weight is always an important part of any rigger’s ...
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