--- title: Blog | Industrial Training International description: "Crane Training: Operator | Rigging | Lift Planning | Engineering | VR Crane Simulation Training" --- [![ITI_VR_Logo+Simulations.png](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ITI_Web_4.0_Maple/ITI%20Logos%20and%20Icons%202017/ITI_VR_Logo+Simulations.png?width=2092&name=ITI_VR_Logo+Simulations.png "ITI_VR_Logo+Simulations.png")](https://www.iti/vr) ![VR-Header-Tadano.jpg](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ITI_Web_4.0_Maple/Headers_Maple/VR-Header-Tadano.jpg?width=1920&name=VR-Header-Tadano.jpg "VR-Header-Tadano.jpg") # Upcoming Industry Events Come Demo ITI VR! ## Industrial Training International Crane Training: Operator | Rigging | Lift Planning | Engineering | VR Crane Simulation Training Find me on : [**](https://www.facebook.com/IndustrialTrainingInternational/) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrial-training-international-inc-) [**](https://twitter.com/IndustTrainIntl) ## Posts by Industrial Training International ## [Crane Assembly & Disassembly Director - What is that?](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/crane-assembly-disassembly-director-what-is-that) By [Industrial Training International](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/author/industrial-training-international) | **  Dec 23, 2015 ## Crane Assembly & Disassembly Director - What is that? Over the last 5 year we have been introduced to the idea of having “directors” involved in the crane and rigging world. To some extent, we have always had them by virtue of other titles such as lift foreman, hoisting supervisor, crane and rigging superintendent and the like. In the development of new OSHA regulations and ASME standards, we are seeing these roles unfold with more definition and a clearer outline of responsibilities.  ** [People](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/people) [ | ** 0 Comments](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/crane-assembly-disassembly-director-what-is-that#comments-listing) [Read More **](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/crane-assembly-disassembly-director-what-is-that) ## [Synthetic Slings vs. Harsh Hooks](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/synthetic-slings-vs.-harsh-hooks) By [Industrial Training International](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/author/industrial-training-international) | **  Dec 23, 2015 ## Synthetic Slings vs. Harsh Hooks A variety of industries use synthetic slings to move equipment and product on a daily basis. Like most other sling types, synthetic web slings and synthetic roundslings serve to help provide acceptable rigging methods for load handling. In the same locations, loads may be rigged using steel slings made from wire rope and alloy chain. Spreader bars and lifting beams get used on certain loads to help avoid sling-to-load contact, and increase sling angles thereby lessening the individual sling tensions. ** [Rigging Topics](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/rigging-topics), [People](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/people) [ | ** 0 Comments](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/synthetic-slings-vs.-harsh-hooks#comments-listing) [Read More **](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/synthetic-slings-vs.-harsh-hooks) ## [Five Items to Consider When Installing Welded Pad Eyes for Rigging](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/five-items-to-consider-when-installing-welded-pad-eyes-for-rigging) By [Industrial Training International](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/author/industrial-training-international) | **  Dec 23, 2015 ## Structural Connection Points for Attaching Chain Hoists (load drifting) In power plants, refineries, aboard ships, in paper mill and other industrial settings, equipment must be installed or removed to accommodate the facility’s operation. Often riggers must be creative when rigging loads in tight quarters where there are no existing overhead cranes. ** [Rigging Topics](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/rigging-topics), [People](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/people) [ | ** 1 Comment](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/five-items-to-consider-when-installing-welded-pad-eyes-for-rigging#comments-listing) [Read More **](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/five-items-to-consider-when-installing-welded-pad-eyes-for-rigging) ## [Incline Planes: 3 Points to Remember](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/incline-planes-3-points-to-remember) By [Industrial Training International](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/author/industrial-training-international) | **  Dec 23, 2015 ## Rigging Training Workshop When towing or pulling a load up an incline the effort increases with the slope. Here are three key points that the rigging crew should address to ensure a successful operation. ** [Rigging Topics](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/rigging-topics), [People](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/topic/people) [ | ** 0 Comments](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/incline-planes-3-points-to-remember#comments-listing) [Read More **](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/incline-planes-3-points-to-remember) ## [Off-level Pick Points (uneven elevation)](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/off-level-pick-points-uneven-elevation) By [Industrial Training International](https://www.cranesriggingwirerope.com/blog/author/industrial-training-international) | **  Dec 22, 2015 ## Rigging Training Workshop A special condition arises when lifting a load whose pick points are not on the same elevation. In determining the slings and rigging hardware necessary for the lift, the rigging planner needs to realize the affect of the load’s pad eyes at different levels. 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