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To promote
interests common among companies manufacturing, fabricating, or distributing
lifting, rigging and load securement devices, including other integral
components of wire rope, chain and synthetic products |
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To establish, acquire,
preserve and disseminate technical information within the lifting,
rigging and load securement industry |
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To encourage the development
of safety standards for manufacturing, fabrication and distribution
of lifting, rigging and load securement devices, and to promote suggested
safety programs and procedures applicable to the industry |
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To suggest, promote and
distribute safety programs, procedures and materials applicable to
the industry workplace |
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To establish product identification
procedures directly related to the industry |
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To assist in establishing
and maintaining adequate products liability insurance, as well as
other insurance needs for the industry |
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To consider and deal with
common problems of the industry, such as those involving production,
distribution and service |
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To advance, by all lawful
means, the common purposes of the industry |
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To promote mutual respect,
good will and confidence through integrity and efficient service |
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To provide sound advice,
counsel and service to the customer in selection of materials and
manufactured goods best suited for the application |
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To encourage appropriate
recognition of the contributions to business by management, the customer,
the investor and the general public |
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To participate in the
civic and political process |
