Rigger Safety (API 7th Edition)

Prerequisites: This course has no formal pre-requisite.

Course Length: 6-8 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:

About Fall Protection - •Rigging Requirements

•Qualified Rigger – API RP 2D Definition

•Rigger Responsibilities

•Manufacturer Responsibilities

•Common Rigging Problems

Rigging Equipment

• Definition & Terminology

• Blocks & Sheaves

o Inspection Criteria

o Typical Block Components

o Proper/Improper Use

• Wedge Sockets

o Installation and Inspection Criteria

• 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

Load Binding Equipment

o Ratchet Binders o Lever Binders

o Ratchet Straps

o Inspection Criteria

o Potential Hazards

• 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 $178.00