R1 Rigging Fundamentals, Inspections and Signals - 1 Day
This our "NEW" 1-day Rigging Fundamentals Course #800. The course provides students with key knowledge on pre-use inspections, rigging terminology, proper rigging practices and more.
Underwriters Lab Michael K.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Everything I learned.
Cami Automotive Terry O.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The openess and questions at
anytime. The trip to the manufacturing plant was excellent. The food was excellent. The class was relaxed and very informative.
Los Alamos Gillie O.(What I liked most about the seminar was…..) I was able to learn a little about the
mechanics.
Phelps Dodge Frank A.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Hands on and inspection of wire rope and overall crane inspection.
Montenay Power Louis H.Presentation was very good on the subject. (The Instructor) was very good on his
communication of the subject. The material was also good.
Rigging Training Course
This rigging training course is designed for personnel who rig loads for lifting by cranes and for their supervisors. Floor crane operators and others working with overhead cranes will benefit from this comprehensive and safety focused Rigging Fundamentals course.
Our instructor will be able answer your questions and cover important course material and concepts. In addition to a course workbook participants will also receive a 4” x 5” pocket handbook which highlights good and bad rigging practices, sling capacities and how to calculate unknown loads.
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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