Rigging Safety

This training provides essential knowledge and practical skills for safe rigging operations, focusing on equipment inspection, load handling, and proper rigging techniques. Participants will learn to identify hazards, calculate load capacities, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

• Identification and inspection of slings, rigging hardware, and equipment capacities
• Proper use and maintenance of rigging tools
• Types of sling hitches and their capacities
• Configurations, sling angles, and tension calculations
• Load weight estimation and center of gravity considerations
• Sling protection techniques to prevent damage
• Knots, taglines, and proper use of chain falls
• Drifting loads, turning winches, and using blocks effectively
• Ensuring safe hitch configurations and load stability
• Recognizing and mitigating potential rigging hazards

Certificate of Completion for Rigging Safety Training

OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926.251): Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingASME B30.9: Slings Safety Standards

This course is ideal for workers in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings where rigging operations are performed.Emphasis is placed on hazard prevention, proper equipment use, and fostering a culture of safety in rigging operations.