The Rigging Safety Awareness Course is designed to give Site Supervisors, Foreman, and Safety managers a detailed overview of the hazardous conditions associated with rigging and hoisting operations. The course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention, and control of hazards associated with hoisting or lowering materials with cranes and other hoisting equipment.  Workers from the trades and crafts that use hoisting and rigging equipment will also benefit greatly from this course.  The class includes an explanation of the OSHA and ASME standards pertaining to rigging operations along with current industry best practices. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying hazards related to rigging operations and methods to control and abate the hazards.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Identify common types of rigging equipment and hardware
• Identify the major components of cranes and derricks
• Recognize common causes and prevention of rigging accidents
• Describe applicable OSHA 1926 and ASME standards regulating rigging equipment
• Recognize the proper inspection protocols for rigging equipment in accordance with OSHA, ASME, and the manufacturer's requirements
• Identify sling hitch configurations and equipment capacities
• Perform basic sling angle calculations
• Have a basic understanding of how to read a crane load chart

Minimum student contact hours: 7.5 CEU: 0.75

*Note: Location subject to change.