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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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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 ...
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Aug 2, 2011 8:43:00 AM2 min read

Qualities That Make a Successful Rigging Gear Inspector

Become a Successful Rigging Gear Inspector
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Jul 11, 2011 8:19:00 AM1 min read

5 Items to Consider When Installing Welded Pad Eyes for Rigging

Structural Connection Points for Attaching Chain Hoists (load drifting)
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Jul 6, 2011 6:26:00 AM1 min read

Synthetic Slings vs. Harsh Hooks

A variety of industries use synthetic slings to move equipment and product on a daily ...
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Apr 25, 2011 6:29:00 AM2 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Incline Planes: 3 Points to Remember

When towing or pulling a load up an incline the effort increases with the slope. Here are ...
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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 ...
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Apr 19, 2011 9:21:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection: Tension & Sling Size

Some loads can be single point picked, and the rigging is selected based on suspended ...
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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.
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Apr 11, 2011 8:59:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Load Control

Identify the rigging method below which provides the best load control of the two hitch ...
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Apr 6, 2011 8:32:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection

Rig from the bottom up. Select the correct rigging for the load below using the Master ...
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