Course Overview

The Fundamentals of Rigging training course provides students with the essential knowledge to safely perform lifting operations.

What You'll Learn

• Legislation, regulations and standards
  
• Risk management
  
• Basic rigging plan
  
• Calculating load weight and sling tension
  
• Rigging triangle
  
• Load control
  
• Basic center of gravity
  
• Rigging equipment (slings, hitches, hooks, hardware)
  
• Pre-use inspection of rigging equipment
  
• Safe Use of Taglines
  
• Communications (radio and hand signals)
  
• Practical training
  

Program Format

This 1-day course includes classroom theory with live demonstrations. Students are evaluated via a written test. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion.