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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 15, 2025 1:55:19 PM4 min read

The Employer's Guide to Forklift and Telehandler Certification

Powered industrial trucks may be essential to your operations, but are your operators ...
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Oct 14, 2025 6:33:34 AM5 min read

Why Crane and Rigging Training is Critical for Downtime Prevention

Picture this: A crane grinds to a halt mid-life, and the entire job site goes silent. ...
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Mar 18, 2024 4:06:01 PM8 min read

Remembering Keith Anderson - A Gentleman & Rigging Engineer

I was fortunate to meet Keith around 2011, when he was the Chief Rigging Engineer for ...
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Apr 8, 2021 10:03:07 AM2 min read

Dirty Words and Phrases Associated with Load Handling Activities

Dirty Words and Phrases Associated with Load Handling Activities This blog is an oldie ...
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Feb 10, 2020 1:16:24 PM1 min read

ITI UK to Host Lift Planning Workshop in Coventry

Fundamentals of Rigging Engineering Program Manager, J. Keith Anderson to Lead ITI UK ...
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May 17, 2019 1:03:02 PM2 min read

On-Demand Crane and Rigging Training Content: Tasting vs Feeding

When it comes to training, there is a distinct difference between tasting and feeding. At ...
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Jan 8, 2019 1:00:00 PM3 min read

Get to Know Your Trainer: Jim Cox

ITI is the world's leading crane, rigging, and load handling training provider in large ...
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Dec 4, 2018 11:48:21 AM< 1 min read

LITES E09 - RealWear Founder on Advanced Knowledge Transfer Device

How can heavy industry employees get real-time answers to all of their on-the-job-site ...
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Nov 28, 2018 9:22:34 AM6 min read

Get To Know Your Trainer: Michael Johnson

ITI is the world’s leading crane, rigging, and load handling training provider in large ...
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Oct 9, 2018 8:00:00 AM2 min read

VR Overhead Crane Webinar Smorgasbord

Webinar Upcoming (November 1) and TAG Webinar Recording Available Now A plethora of ...
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