R1 Rigging Fundamentals, Inspections and Signals - 1 Day
This course is specifically designed for individuals directly involved in rigging loads for crane lifting operations, including rigging personnel and their supervisors who oversee lifting tasks. It provides a comprehensive approach to safe rigging practices, ensuring that participants understand both the practical and theoretical aspects of load handling and safety.
Nucor Steel Mark S.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Hands on.
Montenay Power Julio M.Great teaching course, giving a chance to learn more of our cranes structures
and performance.
US Steel Jermaine J.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The tours.
Bath Iron Works James D.(What I liked most about the seminar was…..) The hands-on part in the lab.
Gerdau Ameristeel Kenneth M.Instructor was great. He was very knowledgeable of all of the cranes at the plant.
Rigging Training Course
Throughout the course, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of essential rigging procedures and the critical elements required for safe lifting operations. This includes hands-on instruction on assessing load weight, center of gravity, and appropriate rigging techniques to minimize risks. The course also emphasizes the importance of pre-use rigging inspections, guiding participants on how to identify wear and defects in rigging equipment, as well as proper documentation procedures for inspection and maintenance logs, where applicable.
By the end of the course, attendees will have a strong understanding of industry best practices for safe rigging, equipping them to perform their tasks with confidence and to foster a safer work environment for all crane operations. This training is designed to enhance both technical skills and supervisory oversight, promoting accountability and safety in every lifting operation.
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Course objectives
- Identify safe rigging practices
- Conduct pre-use inspections of slings of all types and rigging hardware
- Understand basic rigging principles
- Load weight determination
- Turning Loads
Course outline
- Rigging Equipment
- Rigging Standards
- Risk Management
- The Basic Rigging Plan
- Rigging Terminology
- Good & Bad Rigging Practices
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Slings & Inspections Criteria
- Wire Rope Slings
- Chain Slings
- Nylon Web Slings
- Metal Mesh Slings
- Endless Slings
- Eyebolts
- Shackles
- Hooks
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Rigging Fundamentals
- Safe Rigging Practices
- Effects of Sling Angles
- Calculating Load Weight
- Rigging Calculations & Exercises
- Center of Gravity
- Turning Loads