Inside NATE's Advanced Rigging Principles Training Hosted at USCC
(and where to find free upcoming training sessions)
A few weeks ago, a large section of the USCC headquarters in Urbana, Iowa transformed from cafeteria to classroom in order to hold an important rigging principles training event for professionals in the communication tower industry.
In all, about 55 members of the industry attended the day-long event, all with the goal of advancing their knowledge of key rigging principles including using synthetic rope, rope inspection, rigging forces and lift systems, plus communication and execution of hoisting operations per the ANSE/ASSE 10.48 Standard.
How it Happened
The free training was provided by The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), a non-profit organization that USCC is proud to be an active member of. They're experts in the wireless and broadcast infrastructure industries and are always looking for ways to spread information and education. In the past, we've shared info about the NATE UNITE conference and trade show in Nashville, which some of our rigging product sales specialists attend annually and always learn a lot from.
A NATE representative was recently visiting USCC headquarters and after seeing our facility, suggested to the NATE office that they use our space. There were 12 locations picked all across the country, with the next closest ones taking place in St. Louis and Milwaukee.
Sections of the Advanced Rigging Principles Training
The Advanced Rigging Principles curriculum is organized into six sections:
• Section 1: Introduction to NATE and OSHA
• Section 2: State of the Industry
• Section 3: Primary Regulations, Codes, Standards, and Policies
• Section 4: Synthetic Rope
• Section 5: Rigging Forces and Lift Systems
• Section 6: Communication and Execution of Hoisting Operations
Interested in Attending?
There are still a handful of opportunities to attend this free class at other locations across the United States. See the chart below for dates, locations, and how to register now.
| Thursday, June 13, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT Hilton New Orleans Airport 901 Airline Drive Kenner, Louisiana 70062 |
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| Monday, July 15, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PDT Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue 3244 139th Ave SE Bellevue, Washington 98005 |
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| Thursday, August 8, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch 315 Chestnut St St Louis, Missouri 63102 |
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| Friday, August 23, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT ENSA Access & Rescue 727 East Veterans Way Mukwonago, Wisconsin 53149 |
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| Monday, September 16, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT Sheraton Needham Hotel 100 Cabot Street Needham, Massachusetts 02494 |
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