Module 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF RIGGING

Fundamentals of Rigging is a prerequisite course that must be successfully completed with a final score of not less than 70% in order to qualify to complete several specialized and advanced courses.

DURATION: 8 HOURS

Chapter 1: Roles and Responsibilities

• Overview of Roles and Responsibilities to the crane end-user, the operator, and the riggers and lift coordinators.

• Learn about due diligence and obligation to refuse unsafe work.

Chapter 2: Wire Rope

• Overview of different types of wire rope slings and hoist ropes.

• Learn about design factors for rigging and dangers of impact loads.

• Learn proper inspection and rejection criteria for all wire ropes used.

Chapter 3: Hardware

• Overview of rigging hardware such as shackles, eye bolts, hooks, etc.

• Learn proper rigging practices for all types of hardware as well as proper inspection and rejection criteria.

• Learn about all types of synthetic slings and chain slings in detail with emphasis on proper use of slings.

• Learn about D/d Ratios and how to safely apply them to rigging.

Chapter 4: Rigging Mechanics

• Properly understand how to use a rigging capacity chart.

• Learn how to properly size rigging for a job. Students are taught how to safely and practically determine sling angles and tension.

• Learn about all the different configurations of rigging and how to properly apply.

• Learn proper hand signals for crane operation.

Chapter 5: Safe Operating Practices

• Overview of safe work practices around powerlines with legislation reviewed on safe limits of approach.

• Overview of cold weather effects on cranes and rigging.

• Overview of safe practices when working around a crane such as bad side of the load, etc.

Final Exam

Students will have a brief review period and then a final exam will be issued. It is a closed book exam and students must achieve a passing grade of 70% to pass. Certificates issued are valid for 3 years from the date of training.

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