| Instructor Bio |
CW specializes in aerial passenger ropeway safety. He began his career in the amusement ride industry in 1990 as a Ride Controls Electrician at Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara, California. He has worked for Circus Circus Adventure Dome in Las Vegas, Garaventa CTEC (an aerial passenger ropeway manufacturer in Salt Lake City) and operates inspection and management companies responsible for attractions across the US, including the Washington and Oregon State Fairs. CW is devoted to teaching within the industry, and holds certifications from NAARSO, AIMS International, and several certifications related to his work as a volunteer firefighter. He is the recipient of the 2018 Jimmy Floyd Award from the ASTM F-24 committee on amusement rides, and the 2009 AIMS International John Allen award. |
| This class will provide the fundamental in making the right connection for safe lifting and the moving of material. Learn the correct terminology, how to establish a rigging plan, the inspection of hardware and slings, the rigging triangle, wire rope clips and other terminations, and crane operator signals used in lifting. |
