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Mar 12, 2018 9:43:39 AM< 1 min read

Learn to Catch the Load in 4 Minutes with VR [VIDEO]

One of the most important concepts a crane operator must master is load control, ...
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Feb 6, 2018 5:50:00 AM5 min read

OSHA Crane Rule Update & 3 Other Regulatory Stories

It’s been a long journey, but the highly deliberated OSHA Final Cranes and Derricks Rule ...
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Jan 25, 2018 6:50:00 AM2 min read

US Navy Selects ITI VR to provide training & assessment

The US Navy has selected ITI VR Crane Simulations to support its crane operator training ...
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Dec 14, 2017 11:22:33 AM1 min read

Zigzag Corridor - Forward & Reverse in 7 Mins. [Video]

National Crane Operator Certification Exam Practice One of the required tasks of National ...
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Nov 9, 2017 10:08:17 AM2 min read

OSHA Crane Rule Officially Delayed One Year

A highly speculated and heavily discussed topic was made official on November 9, 2017, as ...
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Oct 30, 2017 11:05:30 AM< 1 min read

Operating Near Power Lines

When operating near power lines, the safest thing to do is for the operator to confirm ...
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Aug 1, 2017 8:32:24 AM2 min read

OSHA Crane Rule: Exemption for Digger Derricks

OSHA Crane Rule: Exemption for Digger Derricks In June 2013, the Occupational Safety and ...
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Jul 7, 2017 8:54:18 AM1 min read

Will Your Rigging Pass Inspection?

Will Your Rigging Pass Inspection? A few questions for the rigger to ponder:
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Jun 15, 2017 12:10:15 PM3 min read

OSHA Crane Rule Enforcement Delay Proposed

OSHA Crane Rule Enforcement Delay Proposed Proposed extension of enforcement deadline to ...
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Jun 7, 2017 12:25:12 PM3 min read

Washington State Tops the List with Certification Deadlines Looming

Tower Crane Count: Washington State Tops the List with Certification Deadlines Looming ...
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