Rigging

Program Description

 

Insufficient rigging can be costly, often leading to property or equipment damage, critical injuries or worse. Ensuring loads are rigged correctly is a key to preventing these events from occurring. Our program focuses on how and why these incidents occur and the role a competent rigger plays in preventing them. 

 

The overall goal of this program is to provide riggers with the knowledge and skill required to confidently and properly rig and sling loads. 

 

Learning Outcomes 

 

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Identify common hoisting and rigging hazards

• Identify Working Load Limits

• Determine and calculate load weights 

• Discuss how sling angles affect capacity 

• Identify different types of sling configurations and their advantages and disadvantages

• Select, inspect, and use the correct slings and rigging hardware

• Discuss precautions prior to lifting and landing a load

• Utilize common hand signals 

 

Theory and Practical Evaluation

Participants must achieve a minimum of 80% on the theory test. Following the program, individuals will receive a practical skills evaluation where they will be required to sling and rig a load successfully.

 

Target Audience 

Individuals that rig and sling loads in any work environment.

 

Legislative/Standard References

• Occupation Health and Safety Act s.25.(2)(a)

• Regulation 851Industrial Establishments s.45.

• Regulation 213/91 Construction Projects s.96.(1), 153.

 

Course Length 

4 Hours