Rigging Course – Classroom Based (5-6 hours approximately)

  In a setting of your choice (on-site, lunchroom, meeting room) participants will utilize training materials, videos, and assessments to build their knowledge of rigging.

  Topics covered in the training utilize the ASME standards, Worksafe BC Regulations and Users Guide for Lifting pocket size Rigging Card. 

  Classroom based training allows participants to ask questions and have support during the training day.

  Participants receive a Card upon completion of the course, but please note, it is up to an employer to determine if the individual is “qualified” to be a rigger.

   Topics covered include:

1. Pre-lift hazard assessments

2. Manufacturer Responsibilities

3. Rigger Responsibilities

4. Wire rope construction

5. Safety factors and safe working load limits

6. Below the Hook Lifting Devices

7. Rope and sling inspections

8. Hoist line installation procedures

9. Types of rigging hitches

10. Determining sling types, sizes and configurations using sling capacity charts

11. D/d ratios

12. Sling center of gravity

13. Rigging hardware

14. Crane and hoist signals

15. Radio Protocols and Radio Etiquette

16. Working with the crane and working in the blind

17. Electrical Limits of Approach

  Classes can occur at our location or at a location of your choice utilizing your company Covid Protocols.

  Brown bagging lunch is encouraged.