July 28, 2015 
UPCOMING SCHEDULED
TRAINING PROGRAMS

NCCCO Certified Mobile Crane Operator
Tampa...........Oct 19 - 23

  

Mobile Crane Professional Operator Development 
Tampa.........Oct 5 - 23

Baton Rouge... Aug 17 - 19
Houston............Sept 16 - 18
  
Tampa......... Aug 10 - 11
Houston........Sept 14 - 15
 
Tampa ..............Aug 3
Baton Rouge ......Aug 20

*Tampa.............. Aug 5 - 7
Houston ..........Sept 2 - 3

Tampa................... Aug 4
Baton Rouge.........Aug 21

Mobile Crane Inspector
Baton Rouge.... Aug 24 - 26

*Tampa...........Aug 12 - 14

*Lafayette..............Sept 28 - 30

Rigging Gear Inspector
Morgan City.....Sept  16 - 18

*Tampa......... Aug 4 - 5
Baton Rouge.... Aug 28

Tampa.......... Aug 3
Baton Rouge....Aug 27
  
* HANDS ON TRAINING
**TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
  
To Inquire or Enroll 
800-521-7669

Additional courses are available through our On-Site Programs, where our instructors come to your facility.
Welcome to Crane Tech's newly improved newsletter...

The Weekly Tagline!

Congratulations are in order to Curtis Corley at Hunt Construction Group the winner of our name the newsletter contest!

Curtis is the proud winner of a $250 scholarship to a Crane Tech training program and an awesome selection of Crane Tech goodies. Most importantly he won bragging rights and will be a little part of our history.

Thank you to everyone who suggested names and voted in our contest! The race was a very close call and you may even see the runner up, Hooked On Crane Tech, again in the very near future.
So What Is A Tagline?
(and the Crane Tech Tip of the Week)
Since we are naming our newsletter after a common material handling term.... we thought maybe we should explore just what a tagline is.

OSHA §1926.1401 Definition of Tagline: means a rope(s) (usually fiber) attached to a lifted load for purposes of controlling load spinning and pendular motions or used to stabilize a bucket or magnet during material handling operations.

 

Essentially, taglines help to safely stabilize a load while enabling personnel to maintain a safe distance from the load. While they are recommended in most situations to prevent damage to the load, surrounding equipment or personnel, they should not be used if they create a safety hazard.

 

One of the most key things to remember about taglines, is that while they should be made out of non-conductive material, they can become conductive if they become wet or dirty. So it is key to keep these tools clean and dry. Crane Tech recommends braided polypropylene for its resistance to moisture and electrical current. This type of rope is easy to use, very efficient, reliable with most knots, and easy to untie.

 

Other safety tips to note when using taglines: remember to use gloves, do NOT wrap the tagline around any part of the body (including the arm or leg), and release the tagline if you are in danger.
What Our Student's Say...

"The instructors not only knew what was in the books but could provide real life experience as to what could happen in the field. The training didn't just give me answers to memorize for a test, but challenged me to learn new skills and prepared me for how it will be on the job by providing a realistic look at what it means to be a crane operator." 


--Jaime Green, Professional Operator Development Graduate
Featured Training
Crane Tech is headed to Baton Rouge with some of our most popular classes. Click to find out more!

Qualified Rigger Level 1
August 20

Qualified Signal Person
August 21

August 27

Aerial Lift Operator/Trainer
August 28

 

Mobile Crane Operator
August 17 - 19
Operator training is designed for operators, trainers, safety personnel and supervisors for all types of mobile cranes. Students attending this program will learn all of the critical elements needed to safely operate a crane. Training thoroughly covers cranes regulated by OSHA, MSHA and ASME B30.5. 
In-depth training designed for anyone responsible for crane inspection, equipment reliability, loss control, and equipment management. This program provides you with the knowledge and skills to complete periodic mobile crane inspections. The knowledge gained in this program will ensure safety and reliability for the cranes inspected.
Coming Soon: 

That's right! We are getting ready to launch a newly re-designed website!

Don't worry, the site will continue to have all kinds of helpful information, class schedule, and registration information, but with a more modern design.

We are looking forward to sharing it with you!
Have a Safe Day, 

 
If you have an idea for a future segment, story 
or tech tip, email newsletter@cranetech.com and we
will see what we can do to shed more light on the
subject. Remember, Safety through Education
is more than our motto, it is our guiding principle.


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