LIVE WEBINAR
The Rationale for Lift Planning With Special Guest Todd Harding
Rigging Engineering Basics editor Todd Harding will share insights on the Rationale for Lift Planning.
Friday, April 4th | 11am CT / 12pm ET
In This Webinar:
Crane and rigging expert and Rigging Engineering Basics editor Todd Harding will share insights on the Rationale for Lift Planning.
Joined by Jonathan Parnell, Senior Director Engagement Services at Interplay Learning, Harding will showcase the critical role of effective lift planning to manage safe and efficient lifting in your operations. Harding will discuss the importance of tailoring the complexity of lift plans to the specific risks involved, guidance for ensuring plans are developed by qualified individuals, and how to review and verify plans for accuracy and safety.
The webinar will break down different facets of strategic planning that you can easily apply, addressing site conditions, load weight, crane capacity, environmental hazards, and safety clearances.
Whether you are a rigging engineer, rigger, or supervisor, this webinar will provide essential knowledge and best practices for developing, communicating, and executing lift plans that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Join The Webinar To:
- Gain planning tips and ideas for your lifting operations to reduce safety and other risks.
- Determine planning needs and requirements based on the complexity and risks of the lift.
- Identify and implement the critical elements of a lift plan.
- Learn best practices for ensuring clear communication of the lift plan to execution teams through verbal instructions and written documentation.
- And more!
Meet The Speakers
Todd Harding
Todd Harding is the Global Rigging Manager at Bechtel and a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas with a Civil Engineering degree from Texas A&M. With 20 years of industry experience, Harding specializes in complex lift planning, crane operations, and heavy rigging. As a member of the ASME B30 subcommittee and the NAMA Board of Directors, Harding actively contributes to the development of industry standards and best practices for lifting and rigging operations.
Jonathan Parnell
Jonathan Parnell is a second-generation leader at ITI, following in the footsteps of his parents, who founded the company. With a Civil Engineering degree from the United States Military Academy, Parnell served five years as an Army Officer in the Engineer Corps before earning a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri. Currently, Parnell is the SVP of Product Development at ITI and the Senior Director of Engagement Services at Interplay Learning, focusing on advancing industry training and innovation. As a member of the ASME B30.22 subcommittee, Parnell contributes to the development of critical safety standards in the lifting and rigging industry.
