Mike Parnell, Technical Director & Co-Founder of ITI and Chair of ASME P30 Committee, describes a Lift Director's level of expertise, training, organizational skills, and responsibilities.

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ITI endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and provides training to prepare candidates for NCCCO written and practical exams. Exam administration with Certified Practical Examiners (ITI Instructors) is also offered.
Designed for lift planners, crane and rigging managers, and other non-engineers who conduct lift planning activities, ITI’s Fundamentals of Rigging Engineering courses are LEEA accredited and approved by ASME.
ITI offers signalperson training for personnel who use hand and voice signals in crane operations. Qualification and Certification Exams through NCCCO are offered.
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Crane, rigging, and wire rope failure analysis is provided for clients who experience accidents. Findings can be used to modify rigging practices or in preparation for litigation. ITI maintains some of the industry's most highly-regarded experts in cranes, rigging, and wire rope.
Load handling and equipment manuals assist the client by developing and incorporating standard operating procedures for their worksite. The final document package can be used on the client's intra-web and in printed form to provide guidance for employees involved in standard and critical lifting activities.
Crane and rigging performance evaluations may focus on crane and rigging usage, inspection, and worker skill levels and have the potential to reveal current status compared to recommended improvements.
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Mike Parnell, Technical Director & Co-Founder of ITI and Chair of ASME P30 Committee, describes a Lift Director's level of expertise, training, organizational skills, and responsibilities.
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