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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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Oct 6, 2010 2:00:00 PM< 1 min read

OSHA Construction Crane Rule - Wire Rope Inspection & Categories

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Oct 6, 2010 10:09:00 AM< 1 min read

Forklift & Aerial Work Platform Safety - Give 3 Looks for Safety

Remember when we were kids and our parents and teachers taught us a little safety ...
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Sep 24, 2010 3:31:00 PM1 min read

D/d Ratio & Multi-Part Braided Slings

The use of multi-part braided slings appears to be returning to the marketplace. In the ...
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Aug 28, 2010 9:17:00 AM1 min read

ITI Opens 3rd Crane & Rigging Training Center in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee and Woodland, Washington, August 28, 2010 - ITI (Industrial Training ...
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Aug 5, 2010 9:29:00 AM2 min read

7 Best Practices for Blocking & Cribbing after Rigging a Load

What is cribbing in rigging? In rigging, cribbing refers to the practice of stacking ...
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Jul 30, 2010 9:54:00 AM6 min read

Engineered Sling Protection - Oh the Variety!

Engineered Sling Protection Companies in a variety of industries use different types of ...
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Jul 27, 2010 8:49:00 AM2 min read

Mobile Crane Load Charts - 6 Things You Need to Know

We still get invited to work with new clients who have a small fleet of mobile cranes and ...
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Jul 22, 2010 3:28:00 PM1 min read

Rigging Inspectors: How Important is it to have them On-Site?

Many construction job sites & production facilities lack certified rigging inspectors ...
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Jul 16, 2010 7:38:00 AM< 1 min read

ITI gets Invited to India

Punj Lloyd Limited, invited ITI’s Mike Parnell (CEO) and Zack Parnell (Director of ...
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Jul 15, 2010 7:38:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Quiz: Can you identify 5 hazards in this photo?

Look over the image carefully and identify at least five hazards. Scroll down really far ...
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