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Dec 1, 2014 4:46:00 PM4 min read

Rigging Engineering with Mobile Crane Heavy Lift Attachments

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Dec 1, 2014 4:43:00 PM2 min read

Stability & Equilibrium in Rigging Engineering & Lifting Planning

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Oct 8, 2014 8:13:00 AM< 1 min read

From Cranesy.com - Interview with Mike Parnell

From cranesy.com -
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Oct 1, 2014 3:02:00 PM< 1 min read

OSHA Extends Compliance Date of Crane Operator Certification to 2017

September 25, 2014 - OSHA has issued a final rule extending the deadline for crane ...
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Jun 17, 2014 6:18:00 AM5 min read

Crane & Rigging Training Domestic & International

Like many US based instructors that work in the field, we face many challenges and ...
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Jun 9, 2014 11:33:00 AM< 1 min read

Hydra-Slide Heavy-Track Skidding System Field Demonstration

ITI instructor Richard Marcotte braves the elements to demonstrate the capabilities of ...
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May 21, 2014 9:49:00 AM< 1 min read

Crane Accidents Are Not Tied To Machine Age, Study Says

A crane's age is not an indicator of its physical fitness, according to a new study by ...
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Apr 23, 2014 9:49:00 AM2 min read

ASME P30.1 Standard for Load Handling Activities Workshop - May 22

Application of ASME P30.1 Standard for Load Handling Activities A half-day interactive ...
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Apr 9, 2014 12:28:00 PM< 1 min read

Hydra-Slide LP-400 Skidding System Product Demonstration

ITI Instructor Richard Marcotte demonstrates the ease of use of the LP-400 (Low Profile, ...
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Mar 18, 2014 5:37:00 AM2 min read

ASME P30.1 - Planning for Load Handling Activities

ASME P30.1 Load Planning for Handling Activities Standards for Engineers and Safety ...
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