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Down the Rabbit Hole
Crane Tech was hired by a nationally recognized chemical manufacturer to train their employees at a master rigger level.  During training our instructor noticed that a key piece of information was missing from the synthetic sling tags... 
Our instructor could have taken it at face value and gone on about teaching, but never one to leave things alone, he decided to follow the trail down the rabbit hole and found a little twisted tale of how a sling got thru at least three layers of quality control before landing on the plant floor. 

We thought it might be helpful to share this example and challenge your thought processes regarding quality control and initial inspections of rigging gear in the week's Hooked On Crane Tech post:
We want to hear from you! 

Does your employer have a periodic rigging inspection program, and is it followed?

(1x per computer)
Featured Training 
Learn how to operate hydraulic mobile cranes with 3-week of classroom and hands-on instruction, concluding with the NCCCO Certification Prep Course and Exams. Plus students graduate as a Qualified Rigger Level 1.

Space is limited for this inclusive class, only a few spots are left, register today.
 NCCCO Mobile Crane Prep Course & Exam
Candidates learn what is required to successfully pass the NCCCO Mobile Crane written exams and then take both written and practical examinations. This course is for experienced operators wanting to gain their national certification. 

Must register by 3/3
Plus Crane Tech takes care of all the CCO paperwork!  
Developed specifically for those who handle and move loads, this course prepares riggers to gain NCCCO certification and be better equipped to make positive decisions regarding safety and control of loads.
 
Must register by 3/3
The Level II Prep Course is an unlisted course... call Sherri for more info.
Upcoming Scheduled Classes
*Tampa........ Feb 29 - Mar 18
*Tampa..... April 25 - May 12

Tampa....... March 14 - 18 
 
*Tampa........ Feb 29 - Mar 3
Houston........ Apr 4 - 6
 
Houston........ Mar 14 - 16

Tampa....... Feb 26
Houston........ Apr 7

*Tampa........ Apr 4 - 6
*Tampa........ Apr 13 - 15

Tampa........ Mar 4
New Orleans....... Mar 11

Houston........ Mar 30 - 31
Tampa........ Apr 11 - 13
Morgan City........ Apr 13 - 15

Tampa........ Mar 14 - 17
Houston........ Mar 16 - 18

NCCCO Certified Rigger Level II
Tampa........ Mar 14 - 17

Qualified Signal Person
New Orleans........Mar 10
Tampa........ Mar 21
*Tampa........ Mar 24 - 25
*Tampa........ Apr 12 - 13

Tampa........ Mar 23
Tampa........ Apr 11

*Lafayette........ April 20 - 22

TTT= Train-the-Trainer
* HANDS ON TRAINING
 

Additional courses are available through our 
On-Site Programs, 
where our instructors 
come to your facility.
Crane Tech Tip of the Week

Do not point load hooks. 
When using a lever hoist (come-along), the hook is matched to the capacity of the hoist. However, when a hook is point loaded, the capacity is reduced to only 10% of its rated capacity.
Keeping Up
Crane Tech Hosts CCO Digger Derrick Management Comittee 
We had the honor to host the N.C.C.C.O. Digger Derrick Management Committee last week! They were able to enjoy our beautiful Florida weather while getting work done to keep operator certification running smoothly. The committee is made up of experts from
  
all aspects of Digger Derrick Operations. Among other things, they are responsible for reviewing and discussing questions to ensure written exams adequately test knowledge for digger derrick operators seeking their national certification.

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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