Lifting & Rigging

Introduction:

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When it comes to crane operations, rigging can often be that weak link. How a load is attached to a crane can make the difference between a successful lift and an unfortunate accident. And rigging-related accidents can often be deadly, due to the large and heavy loads that are lifted. A small mis-calculation or a brief moment of inattention, and tragedy could strike. Once a load falls not much can be done to stop it, and there is little time for people to move safely out of the way. A coworker can be injured or killed, and expensive equipment and cargo could be damaged or destroyed, even the crane itself.

Interactive Session of Lifting & Rigging

Learning Outcomes of Lifting & Rigging training

By the end of the training a participant would be familiar with:

• Introduction to lifting and rigging
• Legislative / Legal requirements - Lifting
• Roles and responsibilities – Rigger & Signalman
• Classification of crane and its components
• Type of lifting gears / accessories, below the hook equipment and its limitations
• Load characteristics
• Selection of lifting gears / accessories
• Types of hitches & Knots
• Effects of sling angle
• Environmental factors affecting lifting
• Determine the Center of gravity for the load
• Types of hand signals
• Importance of load control
• Hazard identification
• Interpretation of Lifting plan and PTW
• Pre-use checks for lifting gears / accessories
• Establish communication between signal and crane operator
• Safe lifting and rigging practices
• Realistic Case Study related to lifting and rigging

Who can take the Lifting & Rigging training?

This training is ideal for workers who are involved in lifting and rigging operations at construction sites, warehouses, and job sites where heavy or engineered lifts are required to move large objects. Similarly, supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations can also opt for this training to gain insights on safe lifting and rigging practises and an understanding of the legal requirements.

Benefits of Lifting & Rigging training

This training program helps crane operator as well as the entire lifting team understand many facets of a crane work and the safety requirements at work site. Also, it focuses on the roles and responsibilities of each of the different worker that make up a crane operation safe.