Rigger Safety - 4 hr
Prerequisites: This course has no formal pre-requisite.
Course Length: 3-4 hours – Course length will vary depending on the number of students. Total course time includes breaks and meals.
Successful Course Completion
• Requires a minimum score of 75% or better.
• Practical Session
Course Objective
•Provide delegates assigned to rigging duties the necessary skills to safely perform their jobs.
• Provide delegates with recommended practices and guidelines to perform safely while working with cranes.
• Delegates should be able to demonstrate these necessary skills during practical examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.
Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)
Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)
Course Outline:
Rigging Requirements
• Qualified Rigger – API RP 2D Definition
• Rigger Responsibilities
- Manufacturer Responsibilities
- Common Rigging Problems
• Rigging Plan Rigging Equipment
Definition & Terminology
• Blocks & Sheaves o Inspection Criteria o Typical Block Components
• Wedge Sockets o Installations and Inspection
• Hooks, Latches o Different Types o Inspection Criteria
o Proper/Improper Use
• Shackles
o Different Types
o Inspection Criteria
o Proper/Improper Use
• Slings o Different Types o Inspection Criteria
o Characteristics
o Proper/Improper Use
• Rings, Links, Swings
o Different Types
o Characteristics
• Turnbuckles
o Different Types
o Inspection Criteria
• Spreader and Equalizer Beams
• Cable Clips
• Pad eyes, Eyebolts, and Other Lifting Equipment
• Housekeeping and Storage Rigging Technique
• 3 Basic Hitches
- Sling Configuration
- Sling Angles
• Rated Load
- Weight of a Load
- Center of Gravity
• Moving the Load
- Load Control/Taglines
• Unbinding Loads
- Pinch Points/Body Positions
• Load Stability - Personnel Transfer
• Other Factors (Environmental/Electrical) Rigging Safety
• Lift Planning
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Hand Signals/Communication
Practical Session - Practical training shall utilize a hydraulic crane, various slings, loads & rigging techniques. Practical shall verify that the delegate is able to complete the following:
• Select and wear appropriate PPE during practical training
• Inspect and identify damaged hardware/rigging gear
• Select the appropriate hardware/rigging gear to complete required lifts
• Communicate effectively with the crane operator using proper hand signals
• Use tag lines properly to control loads
• Select the appropriate rigging techniques to complete the required lifts
• Use acceptable sling angles to determine safe lifting operations
• Maintain hand/body position absent from hazards (pinch points)
• Prevent anyone from standing under a suspended load
• Work safely with other riggers as a team
• Store hardware/rigging gear properly following its use
Training Center Provided Material
•PPE
• Crane with Operator
• Rigging Material
Delegate Requirements
• Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.
Reference Material / Documents
API RP 2D Seventh Edition
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.753
Cost $127.00