Rigging Fundamentals

IRWIN'S Safety provides an in-depth Rigging Fundamentals Training course tailored for individuals who work with hoists, cranes, and lifting equipment in various industrial settings. This essential training ensures that participants gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to carry out rigging tasks safely, effectively, and in compliance with industry regulations.

Whether you're new to rigging or looking to refresh your skills, this course emphasizes critical aspects of rigging operations, from proper equipment use to effective load management, ensuring the safety of personnel and the worksite.

Why Rigging Fundamentals Training Is Important:

Rigging is a high-risk task, and improper handling of loads or equipment can result in severe injuries, equipment damage, or even fatalities. This course is designed to minimize these risks by teaching participants the foundational skills necessary for assessing and managing lifting operations. Topics such as working load limits, center of gravity determination, and equipment inspections are crucial for maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

Learning Objectives:

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand Rigging Principles: Learn the fundamentals of rigging, including weight distribution, force application, and load stability.
• Identify Hazards: Gain the ability to spot potential hazards in rigging operations and implement preventative measures.
• Master Load Securing Techniques: Develop the skills to safely secure loads, ensuring they are balanced and stable during lifting.
• Inspect Rigging Equipment: Learn to conduct pre-use inspections of slings, hooks, shackles, and other rigging hardware to identify wear, damage, or defects.
• Calculate Load Weights: Understand how to determine load weights and match them to appropriate lifting equipment and working load limits.
• Communicate Effectively: Utilize standardized signals, verbal commands, and other communication tools to coordinate with crane operators and ground teams.
• Comply with Regulations: Ensure adherence to provincial and federal safety standards for rigging operations.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Rigging Basics:

• Key terminology in rigging and lifting.
• Overview of lifting equipment and accessories.

2. Regulatory Compliance:

• Federal and provincial regulations for rigging and hoisting.
• Employer and worker responsibilities under OSHA and similar standards.

3. Load Dynamics and Calculations:

• Principles of center of gravity and load distribution.
• Techniques for calculating safe working loads and breaking strengths.

4. Equipment Inspection and Maintenance:

• Hands-on inspection of slings, chains, wire ropes, and synthetic webbing.
• Maintenance protocols to ensure equipment longevity and safety.

5. Practical Load Handling:

• Securing and lifting loads in various scenarios.
• Mitigating risks associated with environmental conditions and unstable surfaces.

6. Effective Communication:

• Training in hand signals, radio communication, and verbal commands.
• Coordinating with crane operators and teams to ensure smooth lifting operations.