Rigging Safety

This lesson will teach you how to safely rig loads that will be moved by cranes, hoists, or other equipment. Including planning a lift, inspecting and selecting slings, determining a load’s weight, using a sling angle chart, and working with a crane operator.
**Rigging Safety is an awareness training and is separate from Competent Rigger training. This course does NOT provide the hands-on portion which is required to meet the ANSI 10.48 standards. It is recommended employers include the practical application for their employees.**
What does this course cover?
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Identify the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each type of sling.
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Identify inspection criteria for slings and rigging hardware.
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List the questions a rigger should ask while planning for a lift.
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Identify the methods for determining a load’s weight, the factors that impact the sling’s lifting capacity, and how to balance the load.
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Identify the characteristics of vertical, choker, and basket hitches.
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Identify hazards posed by working near a crane and the safe practices for avoiding them.
What are the course takeaways?
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Knowledge of rigging safety.
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Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).
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Examination record available for employer.
Regulations –
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1926 Subpart H – Material Handling
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1926 Subpart R – Steel Erection
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1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
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1910 Subpart N – Materials Handling and Storage