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New Gear Fails Inspection?
Every rigger loves new slings and gear, after all who doesn't love new stuff? But just because it's new, doesn't mean it is without issue. 

Sure, we'd like to assume that new slings and hardware are perfect, but if you don't take the time to check it out how can you be sure? It's more than just making sure that the amount ordered equals the quantity shipped, there are a multitude of things that can go wrong before rigging gear is even used.

In this week's Hooked On Crane Tech post, we look at several real-life circumstances and why an initial rigging inspection program can make a big difference in the safety of your lifts.
We want to hear from you! 

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

(1x per computer)
What Our Students Say... 

"Good learning experience even though I rig every day it brought some things to light. The instructor had a great teaching ability to keep the class on track."                                             - Qualified Rigger Level 1   
Featured Training 
Federal OSHA construction standard requires all persons providing crane signals or attaching loads to hooks to meet qualification requirements. Crane Tech's programs provide training and testing required to become compliant with the regulation.
This Train-the-Trainer course provides instruction to ensure operators are fully aware of the hazards associated with telescopic and vertical mast forklifts.  Our TTT programs offer a turn-key solution that allows trainers to bring their new-found knowledge and Crane tech's proprietary materials back to train others at their workplace.
Aerial Lift Operator training provides detailed instruction on one of the industry's most used lifting devices.. This course addresses both safe use and operator qualifications for boom supported, scissor, and articulating aerial lift types. Hands-on training to very the concepts learned is available when attending courses at our Tampa Training Center
These courses are also available as Train-the-Trainer courses.
Upcoming Scheduled Classes
*Tampa..... April 25 - May 12

Tampa....... March 14 - 18 
Must Register by 3/3
Tampa.......May 9 - 13
 
Houston........ Apr 4 - 6
*Tampa........ Apr 25 - 28
 
Houston........ Mar 14 - 16

Houston........ Apr 7
Tampa........ Apr 20

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

New Orleans....... Mar 11
Tampa........ Mar 22

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

Tampa........ Mar 14 - 17
Must Register by 3/3
Houston........ Mar 16 - 18

NCCCO Certified Rigger Level II
Tampa........ Mar 14 - 17
Must Register by 3/3

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

Protect aerial lift controls from damaging work activities.

Some aerial lifts have a BBQ style lid to protect the controls from sandblasting and painting. If your aerial lift does not have the protective cover, use a tarp or other protective cover to protect the controls and keep the control markings legible.
Keeping Up
Shout Out to Sims Crane
For using our previous post on Qualified Signal Persons as the background for your latest Sims Blog Post.
  
Are Your Riggers Qualified?
Did you miss Bo's guest blog?  Make sure you check it out on 
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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