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Three Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else's](https://www.awrf.org/engage-three-strategies-to-keep-your-top-talent-from-becoming-someone-elses/) - [Chant Engineering Celebrates 50th Anniversary](https://www.awrf.org/chant-engineering-celebrates-50th-anniversary/) - [Caldwell Adjustable Spreader Beam Lifts Rothera Wharf Frames in Antarctica](https://www.awrf.org/caldwell-adjustable-spreader-beam-lifts-rothera-wharf-frames-in-antarctica/) - [Block Division Celebrates 60th Anniversary](https://www.awrf.org/block-division-celebrates-60th-anniversary/) - [Cargo Lift USA Announces the Opening of their new Rigging Shop in North Dallas, TX.](https://www.awrf.org/cargo-lift-usa-announces-the-opening-of-their-new-rigging-shop-in-north-dallas-tx/) - [Loos & Co., Inc. acquired Sheaves, Inc.](https://www.awrf.org/loos-co-inc-acquired-sheaves-inc/) - [February Member of the Month: Elephant Lifting Products](https://www.awrf.org/february-member-of-the-month-elephant-lifting-products/) - [January Member of the Month: Modulift UK Ltd.](https://www.awrf.org/january-member-of-the-month-modulift-uk-ltd/) - [The Secret to Gaining Momentum During the Holidays](https://www.awrf.org/the-secret-to-gaining-momentum-during-the-holidays/) - [Becoming a Better Supervisor: Set Standard of Excellence](https://www.awrf.org/becoming-a-better-supervisor-set-standard-of-excellence/) - [Targeted Employee Training](https://www.awrf.org/targeted-employee-training/) - [Communication Drives Employee Retention](https://www.awrf.org/communication-drives-employee-retention/) - [George Washington Bridge An old bridge with new tricks](https://www.awrf.org/george-washington-bridge-an-old-bridge-with-new-tricks/) - [Proper Storage of Propane Tanks](https://www.awrf.org/proper-storage-of-propane-tanks/) - [Keith Shepherd Joins DCL Mooring & Rigging as CEO/President](https://www.awrf.org/keith-shepherd-joins-dcl-mooring-rigging-as-ceo-president/) - [Four Buckets for Financial Security](https://www.awrf.org/four-buckets-for-financial-security/) - [Drive Employee Retention… Break Down the Data](https://www.awrf.org/drive-employee-retention-break-down-the-data/) - [Fatigue - You’re More than Tired](https://www.awrf.org/fatigue-youre-more-than-tired/) - [The ROI on Board Service](https://www.awrf.org/the-roi-on-board-service/) - [Give Your People C.R.A.P... if you want Great Employee Retention](https://www.awrf.org/give-your-people-c-r-a-p-if-you-want-great-employee-retention/) - [14 Tips for Success](https://www.awrf.org/14-tips-for-success/) - [Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer](https://www.awrf.org/carbon-monoxide-the-silent-killer/) - [Northeast and Southeast Centers take Testing, Research Collaboration to new Levels](https://www.awrf.org/northeast-and-southeast-centers-take-testing-research-collaboration-to-new-levels/) - [Cranes Depend on Wire Rope for Work in Marine Settings](https://www.awrf.org/cranes-depend-on-wire-rope-for-work-in-marine-settings/) - [Running a Safe Shop is Not the Same Thing as Being in OSHA Compliance](https://www.awrf.org/running-a-safe-shop-is-not-the-same-thing-as-being-in-osha-compliance/) - [Maintaining Safety Standards](https://www.awrf.org/maintaining-safety-standards/) - [Supplier Price Increases Are Your Friend](https://www.awrf.org/supplier-price-increases-are-your-friend/) - [How to Become a Better Supervisor](https://www.awrf.org/how-to-become-a-better-supervisor/) - [Tugboat Lines a good fit for the Maritime Towing’s Grueling Demands](https://www.awrf.org/tugboat-lines-a-good-fit-for-the-maritime-towings-grueling-demands/) - [Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Price Increase?](https://www.awrf.org/whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-price-increase/) - [Straightpoint Load Cells Integral to Floating Crane Software Package](https://www.awrf.org/straightpoint-load-cells-integral-to-floating-crane-software-package/) - [Modulift Refurbishes Subsea Beams for Oil and Gas Project](https://www.awrf.org/modulift-refurbishes-subsea-beams-for-oil-and-gas-project/) - [Lifting Gear Hire Recognized by LEEA, ISO](https://www.awrf.org/lifting-gear-hire-recognized-by-leea-iso/) - [Reel in More Customers: 7 Sales and Marketing Tips to Boost your Business](https://www.awrf.org/reel-in-more-customers-7-sales-and-marketing-tips-to-boost-your-business/) - [Wire Rope Failures on Cranes](https://www.awrf.org/wire-rope-failures-on-cranes/) - [Commander's Intent: Effectively Communicating What You Want Done](https://www.awrf.org/commanders-intent-effectively-communicating-what-you-want-done/) - [Practice Makes Perfect](https://www.awrf.org/practice-makes-perfect/) - [Learning to Love Expense Control](https://www.awrf.org/learning-to-love-expense-control/) - [Q & A: Frank Samsel](https://www.awrf.org/q-a-frank-samsel/) - [Wire Rope’s Start 175 Years Ago Benefits Allegheny Portage Railway](https://www.awrf.org/wire-ropes-start-175-years-ago-benefits-allegheny-portage-railway/) - [New Enhanced 9-Part Slings from WireCo®](https://www.awrf.org/new-enhanced-9-part-slings-from-wireco/) - [AMH Introduces new CDFXA shortening hook assemblies from Cartec](https://www.awrf.org/amh-introduces-new-cdfxa-shortening-hook-assemblies-from-cartec/) - [AWRF Talks with InfoChip at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-infochip-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with JPW Industries at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-jpw-industries-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with Pewag Chain at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-pewag-chain-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with Etiflex Corp. at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-etiflex-corp-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with ASC Industries at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-asc-industries-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with Handling Systems at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-handling-systems-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with Mazzella Companies at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-mazzella-companies-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with Oz Lifting Products at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-oz-lifting-products-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with RUD-Ketten at AWRF P.I.E. 2017](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-rud-ketten-at-awrf-p-i-e-2017/) - [AWRF Talks with Yoke Industrial Corp](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-yoke-industrial-corp/) - [Hurricane Harvey News from AWRF Members](https://www.awrf.org/hurricane-harvey-news-from-awrf-members/) - [Cortland completes heavy lift to support Project Clean Lake](https://www.awrf.org/cortland-completes-heavy-lift-to-support-project-clean-lake/) - [AWRF Talks Forged Eye Hooks and Button Sockets with Associated Wire Rope & Rigging](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-forged-eye-hooks-and-button-sockets-with-associated-wire-rope-rigging/) - [AWRF Talks Equalizer blocks for synthetic TwinPath round slings with Sling Max](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-equalizer-blocks-for-synthetic-twinpath-round-slings-with-sling-max/) - [AWRF Talks EcoSystems with INFOCHIP](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-ecosystems-with-infochip/) - [AWRF Talks Dura-Lite Composite Beams with Caldwell](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-dura-lite-composite-beams-with-caldwell/) - [AWRF Talks Bandit Ratchet Lever Hoists with Columbus McKinnon](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-bandit-ratchet-lever-hoists-with-columbus-mckinnon/) - [AWRF Talks Bandit Lever Hoist and more with Columbus McKinnon](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-bandit-lever-hoist-and-more-with-columbus-mckinnon/) - [AWRF Talks Alloy Anchor Shackles with Campbell Chain/Apex Tool Group](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-alloy-anchor-shackles-with-campbell-chainapex-tool-group/) - [AWRF Member Wirerope Works, Inc. makes Skywire Rope for Wallenda](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-member-wirerope-works-inc-makes-skywire-rope-for-wallenda/) - [AWRF in LA Presents: The Rigging Job Of The Year](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-in-la-presents-the-rigging-job-of-the-year/) - [AWRF 2013 Fall Meeting – What’s New?](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-2013-fall-meeting-whats-new/) - [Avoiding Boom Hoist Failure](https://www.awrf.org/avoiding-boom-hoist-failure/) - [Assembly Specialty Products, a leader in design, testing and manufacturing….](https://www.awrf.org/assembly-specialty-products-a-leader-in-design-testing-and-manufacturing/) - [A Commitment to Education and the Future](https://www.awrf.org/a-commitment-to-education-and-the-future/) - [@AWRF and the Linkedin Social Network #socialmedia #mfg](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-and-the-linkedin-social-network-socialmedia-mfg/) - [7 Tips for Safe Sling Use: Alloy Steel Chain Slings](https://www.awrf.org/7-tips-for-safe-sling-use-alloy-steel-chain-slings/) - [7 Tips for Safe Metal Mesh Sling Use](https://www.awrf.org/7-tips-for-safe-metal-mesh-sling-use/) - [7 Things to Know about Wire Rope Slings](https://www.awrf.org/7-things-to-know-about-wire-rope-slings/) - [6 Tips for Safe Synthetic Round Sling Use](https://www.awrf.org/6-tips-for-safe-synthetic-round-sling-use/) - [4 Things to Consider in Selecting Wire Rope Slings](https://www.awrf.org/4-things-to-consider-in-selecting-wire-rope-slings/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Tom Secules](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-tom-secules/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Tim Klein, PE](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-tim-klein-pe/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: R. James Woolsey](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-r-james-woolsey/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Mark Hertling](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-mark-hertling/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Knut Buschmann](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-knut-buschmann/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: EDWARD “Mr. Safety” FRENCH, CHCM](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-edward-mr-safety-french-chcm/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Ben Krambeck](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-ben-krambeck/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: Rick Sawin](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-rick-sawin/) - [2014 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: J.D. Foster, Ph.D.](https://www.awrf.org/2014-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight-j-d-foster-ph-d/) - [10 Facts about OSHA](https://www.awrf.org/10-facts-about-osha/) - [Guidance on Safe Sling Use: Natural and Synthetic Fiber Rope Slings](https://www.awrf.org/guidance-on-safe-sling-use-natural-and-synthetic-fiber-rope-slings/) - [AWRF Talks with ASC Industries Python America – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-asc-industries-python-america-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Pewag – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-pewag-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with BCR – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-bcr-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Chant Engineering – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-chant-engineering-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with the Crosby Group – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-the-crosby-group-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [Direct from our Members – Why AWRF](https://www.awrf.org/direct-from-our-members-why-awrf/) - [AWRF Talks with Linton Rigging Gear Supplies – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-linton-rigging-gear-supplies-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with InfoChip – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-infochip-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Indusco – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-indusco-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Jergens Inc. – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-jergens-inc-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with the Caldwell Group – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-the-caldwell-group-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Sahm Splice – AWRF PIE 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-sahm-splice-awrf-pie-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Esmet Inc. – AWRF PIE 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-esmet-inc-awrf-pie-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Ribbon Webbing Corporation – AWRF PIE 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-ribbon-webbing-corporation-awrf-pie-2016/) - [AWRF Talks with Atkins and Pearce – AWRF PIE 2016](https://www.awrf.org/awrf-talks-with-atkins-and-pearce-awrf-pie-2016/) - [New AWRF Members as of April 2016](https://www.awrf.org/new-awrf-members-as-of-april-2016/) - [Jim Blasingame – The Small Business Advocate Interview with Scott St. Germain](https://www.awrf.org/jim-blasingame-the-small-business-advocate-interview-with-scott-st-germain/) - [Jim Blasingame 2016 Spring P.I.E & General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/jim-blasingame-2016-spring-p-i-e-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Jim Wiethorn – 2016 Spring P.I.E & General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/jim-wiethorn-2016-spring-p-i-e-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Jon Khachaturian – 2016 Spring P.I.E & General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/jon-khachaturian-2016-spring-p-i-e-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Health Performance Strategies – AWRF P.I.E. 2016](https://www.awrf.org/health-performance-strategies-awrf-p-i-e-2016/) - [Florida Hospital February Wellness Tip](https://www.awrf.org/florida-hospital-february-wellness-tip/) - [New AWRF Members as of February 2016](https://www.awrf.org/new-awrf-members-as-of-february-2016/) - [Florida Hospital January Wellness Tip](https://www.awrf.org/florida-hospital-january-wellness-tip/) - [New AWRF Members as of October 2015](https://www.awrf.org/new-awrf-members-as-of-october-2015/) - [Clifford W. Zink – 2015 Fall General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/clifford-w-zink-2015-fall-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Thomas Mackey– 2015 Fall General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/thomas-mackey-2015-fall-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Timothy W. Klein – 2015 Fall General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/timothy-w-klein-2015-fall-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Michael J. Gelskey Sr – 2015 Fall General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/michael-j-gelskey-sr-2015-fall-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Rick Dalrymple – 2015 Fall General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/rick-dalrymple-2015-fall-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Jeremy Robinson – 2015 Fall General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/jeremy-robinson-2015-fall-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [Introducing the New World Trade Center Photography](https://www.awrf.org/introducing-the-new-world-trade-center-photography/) - [Mike Wallace – Loos and Company](https://www.awrf.org/mike-wallace-loos-and-company/) - [Energy Prospects in the U.S: Opportunities and Obstacles](https://www.awrf.org/energy-prospects-in-the-u-s-opportunities-and-obstacles/) - [Procedures in Fall Prevention](https://www.awrf.org/procedures-in-fall-prevention/) - [Mike Gelskey & Mike Gelskey Jr. – 2015 Spring General Meeting Speaker Spotlight](https://www.awrf.org/mike-gelskey-mike-gelskey-jr-2015-spring-general-meeting-speaker-spotlight/) - [John F. 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