Course Overview

The Rigging & Slinging course provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills required for the safe and efficient rigging and lifting of heavy loads in various industrial settings, such as construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and shipyards.

What You'll Learn in This Course:

• Rigging Principles : Understanding the principles of rigging, including load calculations, center of gravity, and factors affecting load stability.
• Rigging Equipment : Learning about different types of rigging equipment, including slings, shackles, hooks, wire ropes, and lifting devices, and their proper selection, inspection, and use.
• Slinging Techniques : Training in proper slinging techniques for different types of loads, including single-part, multi-leg, and basket hitches, to ensure load stability and safety during lifting operations.
• Rigging Safety Practices : Implementing safety practices for rigging operations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), securing loads, and maintaining clear communication with other team members.
• Rigging Inspection and Maintenance : Understanding the importance of regular inspection and maintenance of rigging equipment to identify defects, prevent failures, and ensure safe lifting operations.
• Regulatory Compliance : Familiarization with relevant safety regulations, standards, and best practices governing rigging and lifting operations, including OSHA regulations and industry guidelines.
• Emergency Procedures : Training in emergency response procedures for rigging incidents, including protocols for responding to accidents, providing first aid, and initiating rescue operations if necessary. .

By completing the Rigging & Slinging course, participants gain the knowledge and skills necessary to rig and lift loads safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This training is essential for workers involved in rigging and lifting operations, including riggers, crane operators, construction workers, and maintenance personnel.