Conference Updates

Top 5 Things People Want to Know about the OSHA Crane Regs

It’s been more than two years since the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC was issued, yet many in the industry still have questions about the interpretation of the rule and the practicality of compliance with it.

Maximum Capacity Media surveyed the industry in early 2013, asking stakeholders to rank their most burning questions. Survey respondents said their top concerns were:

Top 5 Tips for Using Lift Planning Software

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Three lift planning software suppliers will showcase their products side-by-side during the May 29-30, Crane & Rigging and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences to be held in Indianapolis, Ind., following a review of the new ASME P30 standard “Planning for Load Handling Activities and Critical Lift Plans.” Lift Planning experts from A1A Software, craniMAX, and LiftPlanner offered the following advice when selecting lift planning software tools for your crane and rigging projects. “Don’t guess.

CRC Canada Welcomes ITI as Event Partner, Announces Speakers

MCM Events, the conference and events division of Maximum Capacity Media, is delighted to announce that Industrial Training International (ITI) Canada ULC, an ITI company located in Edmonton, has signed up as event partner for the Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada, which takes place Oct. 22-23 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, Edmonton, Alberta.

 

Technology and Timeless Safety Topics Top CRC/ICHC Agenda

While some crane and rigging safety topics are timeless, others are predicated by industry trends, changes in standards and regulations, new technology, and shifts in labor demands. Attendees of the May 29-30, 2013 CRC/ICHC Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., will hear fresh ideas from construction professionals on all these issues.

Steel Erectors Join CURT and Ohio Manufacturers in Support of CRC/ICHC

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has agreed to support CRC/ICHC to be held May 29-30 in Indianapolis, Ind., announces MCM Events, the conference organizer. SEAA comes on board as a Supporting Organization at the same time that MCM Events finalizes the agenda.

 

International Training Company Joins CRC/ICHC as Event Partner

MCM Events announces that North American Crane Bureau (NACB) Group, based in Lake Mary, Fla., will support the 2013 Crane & Rigging and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences (CRC/ICHC) as Event Partner. The conferences will take place May 29-30, 2013 in Indianapolis.

 

2013 CRC/ICHC Save the Date and Call for Speakers

MCM Events, a division of Maximum Capacity Media, announces that CRC/ICHC will take place May 29-30, 2013 at the Indianapolis Marriott North in Indianapolis, Ind. The jointly held Crane & Rigging Conference and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference will feature sessions on safety, technology, and productivity for crane and rigging professionals working in construction, manufacturing, and energy-related fields.

Sponsors Join to Recognize Top Trainer Awards Program

Before summer comes to a close, take a moment to nominate a crane or rigging trainer for the 2012 Top Trainer awards program. August 31 is the last day to submit an entry for Crane & Rigging Hot Line’s annual recognition, which is endorsed by the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals (ACRP).

 

Columbus McKinnon Sponsors Canadian Crane Conference

Columbus McKinnon Corp. (CMCO) has signed up as associate sponsor for MCM Events' second Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada, which will take place Sept. 13-14, 2012, at the Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta. CMCO is a global leader in providing products and application knowledge to help its customers lift, position, or secure materials easily and safely.

Economist to Deliver New Orleans Crane Conference Opening Remarks

MCM Events will welcome a leading economist to deliver an opening keynote message to delegates at its jointly-held Crane & Rigging Conference and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference (CRC/ICHC) at the Hampton Inn Hotel & Suites New Orleans—Convention Center, New Orleans, La., May 23-24, 2012.

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