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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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Aug 25, 2022 1:09:15 PM2 min read

New Online: Trained Rigging Gear Inspector Level I (USA)

We are pleased to share the newest online course addition to the ITI Learning Hub - ...
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Jun 10, 2022 7:45:00 AM2 min read

Time to Test Your Rigging Knowledge Again with an ITI Training Quiz

School may almost be out for the kids, but for those of us in the rigging and lifting ...
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Jun 24, 2021 12:32:42 PM3 min read

Learning Styles - What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Did you know that 65% of our population is made up of visual learners? Your learning ...
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Jun 21, 2021 9:42:20 AM1 min read

ASME 2020 Edition of BTH-1 Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME released the 2020 edition of BTH-1 "Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices" on ...
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Jun 2, 2021 1:10:48 PM2 min read

Three-Point vs. Four-Point GKS Dolly Systems

When it comes time to move a load from point A to Point B, experts agree that when in ...
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May 28, 2021 2:06:59 PM1 min read

ASME Recognizes Mike Parnell with the 2021 Dedicated Service Award

We are delighted to share that the American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME) has ...
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May 6, 2021 8:00:00 AM3 min read

Test Your Rigging Knowledge

Who doesn't love a good mystery? We're giving you the opportunity to stretch and flex ...
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May 4, 2021 2:31:30 PM1 min read

Upcoming Webinar: Stability and Equilibrium for Rigging Engineers

Mark you calendars, folks! On Wednesday, May 26th at 10am PST, we are officially kicking ...
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Apr 29, 2021 11:01:02 AM5 min read

Top OSHA Crane Violations & ITI Training Solutions to Avoid Them

What’s worse than receiving a slap on the wrist from OSHA? A preventable accident or ...
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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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