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New Technology Alert - Buckner Introduces Earthloc [Webinar]

The next Showcase Webinar is set for October 27 at 10 AM Pacific Time/1 PM Eastern Time, and will feature a case study on a brand new technology that addresses the stabilization of ground for mobile crane work and permanent structures. Earthloc, developed by Buckner Heavylift Cranes, could very well be a game changer when it comes to ground stabilization issues. The webinar will feature a use case study of the technology on two recent Buckner projects with Heavylift & Rigging Planner Jim Jatho leading the discussion.

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ITI to Host NCCCO Commissioners for Fall Meeting 2016

Over 60 NCCCO Commissioners, committee members, and guest are expected to attend the 41st Biannual NCCCO Commissioner Meeting hosted at Industrial Training International's Woodland, Washington Headquarters and Training Center, Oct. 18-21.

The week-long event will include the full Commissioner's meeting, which will be highlighted by updates to the rule making process for several pending OSHA regulations (including crane operator qualification and technical amendments), reports on recent action items from various NCCCO Committees, and an update from the NCCCO Board of Directors.

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Person of the Week

Jim Jatho

Heavylift & Rigging Planner, Buckner Heavylift Cranes

This month's Showcase Webinar presenter, Jim has been with Buckner for more than five years, during which he has been involved in the planning and execution of hundreds of critical lifts without incident. He has planned lifts in a number of environments including oil refineries, chemical plants, fertilizer plants, wind farms, and nuclear power plants. Throughout his career in the heavylift industry, Jim has been an innovator, developing his own tools and software to aid in the lift planning process.

Register for the Oct. Showcase Webinar here.

VR Beta User Program

ITI is now accepting application for its Virtual Reality (VR) Mobile Crane Simulator Beta Program. Beta Program applicants will receive the hardware and software needed to run all available course simulations including:

A high-powered laptop
An Oculus Rift Headset
Xbox Controller
Simulation Library Package

Click here to learn more any apply!

Rigging Gear Inspection [Quiz]

Test your knowledge of OSHA regulations, ASME Standards, and manufacturer recommendations for usage.

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From the Bookstore

The Art of Heavy Transport

Marco van Daal

A must have reference guide and engineer base for the safe execution of all heavy transports. In easy to understand English, this book contains hundreds of color pictures of actual transports which aid in the understanding of the various subjects. Over 400 pages of background information, both mathematical, as well as historical, are included.

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