Rigger Safety (API-U) – 16 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: 14-16 hours – Course length shall vary depending on the number of delegates. Total course time includes breaks and meals.
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 one hour to complete the exam.
- Successful completion of practical session is mandatory.
Course Content Summary
- Classroom
- Practical
Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)
Lunch: 1 Hour
Course Outline
Rigging Safety
- Definitions
- Qualifications
- Responsibilities
- Manufacturer Responsibilities
- Common Rigging Problems
- Terminology
- Attaching & Moving the Load
- Hand Signals
Rigging Lift Planning
- General Requirements
- Lift Team Responsibilities
- Before Operations
- During Operations
- Post Operations
- Examples of Lift Team Members
- Person in Charge
- Lifting Authority
- Rigger/Crane Operator
- Technical Support
- Vessel Captain
- Planning the Lift
- Lift Categorization
- Risk Assessments
- Personnel Qualifications
- Documentation
- Summary Questions for a Safe Lift
Personnel Training Qualifications
- Qualified Rigger
Rigging Equipment
- Sheave Inspection
- Load Block Inspection and Components
- Wedge Socket Installation
- Hook Inspection
- Improper Hook Loading
- Hook Included Angle
- Hook Connection of Slings
- Shackle Types
- Round Pin
- Screw Pin
- Bolt Type/Four Part
- Shackle Inspection
- Shackle to Sling Connection
- Shackle Loading
- Sling Types
- Wire Rope
- Synthetic Web
- Polyester Round
- Chain
- Sling Inspection
- Wire Rope Sling
- Characteristics
- Components
- Fittings
- Synthetic Web Slings
- Characteristics
- Inspection/Replacement Criteria
- Polyester Round Slings
- Characteristics
- Color Chart
- Inspection/Replacement Criteria
- Chain Slings
- Characteristics
- Inspection/Replacement Criteria
- Rings, Links, and Swivels
- Turnbuckles
- Usage
- Inspection
- Spreader/Equalizer Bars
- Pad Eyes
- Eye Bolts
- Cable Clamps
- Load Binding
- Ratchet Binders
- Lever Binders
- Ratchet Straps
- House Keeping/Storage
Rigging Techniques
- Three Basic Hitched
- Vertical Leg
- Choker
- Vertical Basket
- Sling Lifting Capacity
- Rated Load
- Single Leg Hitch
- Two Leg Hitch
- Three/Four Leg Hitch
- Double Choker Hitch
- Choker Hitch Angle Reduction
- D/d Ratio
- The Rigging Triangle
- Sling Angles
- Determining the Weight of the Load
- Center of Gravity
- Moving the Load
- Load Control/Tag Lines
- Common Rigging Knots
- Bowline
- Clove Hitch
- Square
- Slip
- Figure 8
- Personnel Transfer
Annex F
- Slings
- Wire Rope Sling
- Components
- Rope Lay
- Inspection & Rejection Criteria
- Storage
- Replacement
- Sling Angle Calculations
Air Tugger Safety
- Definitions
- CFM & PSI
- Installation and Inspection
- Snatch Blocks
- Load Angles
- Cable Alignment
- Come-A-Long/Manual Chain Hoist
Practical Session
Practical training shall utilize a hydraulic crane, various slings, loads & rigging techniques.
Practical shall verify the following:
- The ability to wear appropriate PPE during practical session.
- Ability to identify existing hazards and develop a lift plan/JSA.
- Ability to inspect and identify damaged hardware
- The ability to select appropriate hardware / rigging equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate with the crane operator through proper hand signals
- The ability to use tag lines appropriately as discussed in class.
- The ability to place load(s) appropriately (on runners when applicable) and in appropriate places (outside of walkways).
- Ability to appropriately use different rigging techniques taught in class
- Ability to properly store slings and hardware after 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
- Course ID #: MA118