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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.

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Dec 8, 2010 4:15:00 PM< 1 min read

Rigging Using Positive Connections

During a rigging job it is important to decide the best rigging method which provides ...
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Dec 7, 2010 6:57:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Advice: Sling Protection is Critical!

Crane and rigging accidents can generally be tracked back to a collection of events all ...
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Dec 3, 2010 8:48:00 AM2 min read

Mobile Crane Training - 5 Elements that Should be in Your Program

1. Thorough pre-operational inspection training. Fully introducing students to a healthy ...
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Dec 1, 2010 10:12:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Training: 5 Elements that Should be in Your Next Program

1. At least 40% hands-on activities, directly involved in rigging and moving loads. Most ...
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Nov 29, 2010 10:46:00 AM1 min read

Lift Planning - 8 Steps for Better Crane & Rigging Operations

Just a quick reminder to our crane and rigging friends about lift planning. The ...
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Nov 24, 2010 10:38:00 AM1 min read

Alloy Chain Slings - Tips for Inspecting a Rigger's Best Friend

Driving by many construction sites, you’ll often notice one or two sets of chain slings ...
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Nov 22, 2010 10:52:00 AM2 min read

Rigging Tips: Swivel Hoist Ring vs. Shoulder Eyebolt

By the title of this article you can see that I really favor the use of hardware which ...
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Nov 19, 2010 9:31:00 AM2 min read

Answers to Rigging with Incline Planes Workshop

Answers to the problem can be found below. Here is the "Rigging with Incline Planes" ...
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Nov 17, 2010 11:10:00 AM2 min read

Rigging with 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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Nov 15, 2010 11:28:00 AM1 min read

Safety Training Advice: Give Three Looks

Remember when we were kids and our parents and teachers taught us a little safety ...
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