Sharrow Lifting Products Announces Training Program

Sharrow Lifting Products to collaborate with Crosby Group on a lifting product training program.

New Brighton, MN (PRWEB) May 9, 2009 -- Sharrow Lifting Products, a Minnesota based company that specializes in lifting products and overhead crane and hoist systems is collaborating with Crosby Group Inc., on a 4 hour lifting product training program. The program will be conducted at the Mermaid Event Center on 2200 County Hwy 10 in Mounds View, MN. It will run from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday May 12th, 2009. The curriculum will be presented by representatives from the Crosby Group Inc. The program is free or charge, but requires registration as seating will be limited. Please RSVP to Lynda Tysver at 651-489-1341 or ltysver@ccsharrow.com.

The program is targeted for any company or individual that is involved in "below the hook" lifting and handling. The basic outline is as follows:

o RISK MANAGEMENT AND THE BASIC RIGGING PLAN

o BASIC RIGGING PRINCIPLES AND LOAD CONTROL

o LOADS ON RIGGING AND THE RIGGING TRIANGLE

o APPLICATION OF HARDWARE

o INSPECTION OVERVIEW OF HARDWARE

o APPLICATION OF SLINGS

"Sharrow Lifting Products has made a significant commitment to lifting product awareness training," said Bob Downs, President of Sharrow Lifting Products. "Our customers find our training sessions extremely valuable and moreover necessary to meet OSHA requirements".

After the training program, all participants are invited to a "Special Recipe" Cajun Shrimp Boil back at Sharrow Lifting Products new facility at 301 County Road E2 West, New Brighton, MN. Participants will also be invited to tour Sharrow Lifting Products Facility and will also witness Product Destruction Testing.

Sharrow is a 100% employee owned company located in New Brighton Minnesota. They have been in existence since 1952. Sharrow Lifting Products specializes in below the hook lifting products such as slings, lifting shackles, swivel hoist rings, and specialty lifting devices. They also specialize in inspection, repair and testing of lifting products and equipment, as well product awareness training. You can get more information about Sharrow Lifting Products by going to their website www.ccsharrow.com.

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