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Oct 28, 2010 8:25:00 AM2 min read

Shock Loading - Shocking Results

When overloads and shock loads occur in a rigging operation, the results can be deadly. A ...
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Oct 26, 2010 4:13:00 PM< 1 min read

7 Rules of Rigging

As chaotic as life seems at times one can find order if he or she takes a closer look at ...
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Oct 26, 2010 8:46:00 AM6 min read

Rigger and Signalperson Qualifications

This is an excerpt from Mike Parnell's analysis of OSHA's New Crane Rule: 29CFR1926.1400 ...
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Oct 26, 2010 8:44:00 AM< 1 min read

The R's of Rigging Managment

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Oct 26, 2010 8:44:00 AM1 min read

Shackle Use & Inspection: 12 Best Practices

These are some of the key safety highlights we recommend that our clients keep in mind ...
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Oct 24, 2010 1:42:00 PM< 1 min read

ASME P30 - Lift Planning Committee Elects First Chairman, Mike Parnell

Industrial Training International (ITI) is proud to announce that their President/CEO, ...
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Oct 20, 2010 1:01:00 PM31 min read

Crane Industry Implements New Rules - Mike Parnell and Others

I was asked along with several other industry experts to shed some light on the new OSHA ...
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Oct 19, 2010 2:48:00 PM2 min read

How to Do a Crane & Rigging Accident Investigation [Workshop]

Enjoy this fictional rigging workshop, it makes for great safety meeting instruction.
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Oct 18, 2010 1:58:00 PM< 1 min read

Wire Rope Inspection for Repetitive Lifts

For bridge crane lifting applications in which the traveling block is at the same height ...
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Oct 10, 2010 8:41:00 PM< 1 min read

OSHA Construction Crane Rule - Assembly & Disassembly

The second installment in the OSHA Construction Crane Rule (29CFR1926.1400 Subpart CC) ...
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