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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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Oct 7, 2010 1:07:00 PM1 min read

ITI - Truly International

Here at ITI, we not only strive to offer our clients world class training, but we also ...
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Oct 7, 2010 1:04:00 PM1 min read

6 Tips for Choosing the Right Crane & Rigging Training Program

So, the orders from above just came through. You must enroll your employees into a crane ...
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Oct 7, 2010 1:03:00 PM1 min read

Rigging at Work - this is what I do... and "they" do!

Do you know what an Egyptian roll is? How about bird caging? A 4-leg bridle? Or did you ...
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Oct 7, 2010 1:02:00 PM1 min read

Crane and Rigging Pros - How the ITI Bookstore became a One Stop Shop

As most of us at one time or another begin searching wanted items on the web, we often ...
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Apr 9, 2010 12:01:00 PM< 1 min read

A World-Class Crane & Rigging Training Center

Mike Parnell, President of ITI, takes viewers on a personal tour of ITI's world-class ...
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Apr 9, 2010 12:00:00 PM< 1 min read

ITI Presents: Mobile Crane Operator

Learn about mobile crane operator responsibilities, training, and certification.
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Apr 9, 2010 9:01:00 AM< 1 min read

What is a Master Rigger?

Mike Parnell, Technical Director and Co-Founder of Industrial Training International, and ...
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Apr 9, 2010 8:43:00 AM< 1 min read

What is a Journeyman (Intermediate) Rigger?

Mike Parnell, Technical Director & Co-Founder of ITI, and Vice Chair of ASME B30 Main ...
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Apr 9, 2010 8:31:00 AM< 1 min read

ITI Presents: Mobile Crane Inspector

Mike Parnell, Technical Director & Co-Founder, and Devon Beasley, Senior Instructor ...
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Apr 9, 2010 8:30:00 AM< 1 min read

What is a Lift Director?

Mike Parnell, Technical Director & Co-Founder of ITI and Chair of ASME P30 Committee, ...
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