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Follow on Google News | Speakers and Topics Announced for CRC Co-located with ConExpo-Con/AggIn March 2011, the Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC), an independent forum for crane and rigging professionals, will be held in conjunction with ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, Nev.
By: Maximum Capacity Media Produced by Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Crane Hot Line and Lift and Access magazines, the one day conference provides crane and rigging professionals a unique educational opportunity while they are in attendance at the biggest construction equipment tradeshow in North America. Sessions will be held Friday, March 25, 2011, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees must also be registered for ConExpo-Con/ “I am very excited that ConExpo-Con/ “We placed extra focus on lifting equipment at the 2008 ConExpo-Con/ CRC topics will be centered on promoting crane safety and improving risk management. The preliminary agenda includes the following sessions. Managing a Crane Accident—Joe Collins a heavy lift and crane consultant with 25 years experience at Zachry Construction, San Antonio, Texas, will discuss what to do on an initial evaluation of an accident, how to rescue and care for the injured, safe steps for wreckage removal, and tips on rescuing a crane caught in a precarious position. Limiting Your Exposure in an Accident—Brad Closson, president of CRAFT Forensic Services, Bonita, Calif., acknowledges that today’s crane operations documents can be tomorrow’s litigation nightmare. He will share real life examples demonstrating the impact of good and bad documentation practices; establish what the basics are for good documentation; Rating Charts and Overloading— Rigging for Success—Mike Gelskey, CEO of Lift-It Manufacturing Co., Los Angeles, Calif., will provide information for both sling users and inspectors about sling designs, angles, tension, center of gravity considerations, load factors, wear protection, environmental considerations, inspection systems, techniques, and removal from service criteria. The Perfect Pick: How to Navigate OSHA’s New Crane Rules—This panel discussion with industry experts will guide you through the path to compliance. Moderated by Tudor Van Hampton, Engineering News-Record. For more information, visit www.crcconexpo.com # # # Publisher of Crane Hot Line Magazine http://www.cranehotline.com and Lift and Access Magazine http://www.liftandaccess.com , Maximum Capacity Media will host the Crane & Rigging Conference held in conjuntion with CONEXPO-CONAGG 2011 http://www.crcconexpo.com End
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