Rigging Refresher
Course Length: 2 hours
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 and demonstrate knowledge to their supervisor after this refresher.
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Course Design
- E-learning Training
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.
Course Content Summary
- E-learning
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
Reference Material / Documents:
API RP 2D
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