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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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Jun 4, 2013, 12:43:00 PM1 min read

More people hurt during crane recovery process than the accident

Feb 5, 2013, 10:28:00 AM2 min read

ITI to be the Event Partner at Crane & Rigging Conference in Edmonton

Industrial Training International (iti.com) has formed an agreement with Maximum Capacity ...

Jun 20, 2012, 6:36:00 AM< 1 min read

Over 300 Registrants for Heavy Lift & Transport Webinar

June 20, 2012 On June 7, 2012, the ITI Showcase Webinar Series hosted Guest Speaker Jim ...

May 3, 2012, 4:24:00 AM1 min read

5 Reasons Why E-Learning Should Accompany Your Rigging Training

When planning a rigging training program, it is important to ensure that you consider the ...

Mar 27, 2012, 11:40:00 AM1 min read

Industrial Training International Opens Subsidiary in Edmonton, AB

Feb 9, 2012, 1:31:00 PM7 min read

Crane Assembly & Disassembly Director - What is that?

Over the last 5 years, we have been introduced to the idea of having “directors” involved ...

Sep 8, 2011, 11:12:00 AM< 1 min read

Video - A World Leader in Crane & Rigging Training - ITI

Learn why Industrial Training International is a world leader in crane and rigging ...

Apr 20, 2011, 8:11:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Off-level Pick Points (uneven elevation)

A special condition arises when lifting a load whose pick points are not on the same ...

Apr 13, 2011, 6:42:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection (sheave blocks)

Circle the best answer for each system which matches the illustrations at the right.

Mar 16, 2011, 7:15:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Load Weight Estimation (Half Circle)

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

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