109-01 - Rigging Safety
Learning objectives
- List qualifications exhibited by competent personnel
- Describe the safe operation of lifting platforms
- Explain how pre-planning can facilitate efficient crane operations and elimination of major hazards
- Identify the hazards associated with working near power lines
- Describe the risks of overloading
- Discuss two-blocking and identify steps that can be taken to prevent it
- Summarize the standard and critical precautions taken when working with rigging
Course overview
Lifting heavy equipment, parts, or materials is hazardous work. Safety concerns must be taken seriously. In some circumstances, items should not, or cannot, be lifted by hand. In those situations, a rigging device is used. The Rigging Safety training course explains how to evaluate lifting tasks and make decisions that result in safe rigging use. This course is part of the Rigging Safety training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 50 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 5652
English
Course Outline
- Selecting and Inspecting Rigging Equipment
- Planning the Lift
- Following Safe Practices
Regulations
- 1926 Subpart H – Material Handling
- 1926 Subpart R – Steel Erection
- 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
- 1910 Subpart N – Materials Handling and Storage