Rigger Safety – 4 Hour
Prerequisites: This course shall have no formal pre-requisite. The individual should have no history of a disabling medical condition, which may be sufficient reason for disqualification.
Course Length: 4 hours – Course length shall vary depending on the number of delegates. Total course time includes breaks.
Class Size: The maximum number of delegates that may be trained and tested per instructor shall be twenty four (24) in the classroom session and twenty (20) in the practical session. A second instructor shall be added for the practical session once the participation exceeds twenty (20) and exercises will be divided into groups.
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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.
Course Design
- Power Point© / Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids
- Demonstrations
- Practical Exercises
Successful Course Completion
- Requires a minimum score of 75% or better.
- Grades shall be calculated by dividing the number of questions answered correctly by the total number of exam questions.
- Delegates will have no more than thirty (30) minutes to complete the exam.
- Successful completion of practical session is mandatory.
Course Content Summary
- Classroom
- Practicals
Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)
Lunch: 1 Hour (of 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
- Inspection Criteria
- Typical Block Components
- Wedge Sockets
- Installations and Inspection
- Hooks, Latches
- Different Types
- Inspection Criteria
- Proper/Improper Use
- Shackles
- Different Types
- Inspection Criteria
- Proper/Improper Use
- Slings
- Different Types
- Inspection Criteria
- Characteristics
- Proper/Improper Use
- Rings, Links, Swings
- Different Types
- Characteristics
- Turnbuckles
- Different Types
- 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 Sixth Edition
- Course ID #: MA077