Rigging Level 1
Description
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Course Type: Safety Training
Course Purpose
This course is for a student whom utilizes rigging (lifting) equipment for material lifting and handling.
Lifting equipment includes: chain slings, wire rope slings, synthetic slings and shackles.
This course does not include training to operate powered lifting machinery.
Skill Level: Level 1
Training Method: In person.
Class Size: 3 - 12 students
Training Duration: 3 - 8 hours (depending on student's skill and knowledge).
Training Locations
Calgary Region: In person training at the customer's workplace.
Vancouver Region: In person training at our Surrey training facility or at the customer's workplace.
Vancouver Island Region: In person training at the customer's workplace.
Student Requirements
- Be the minimum age for the worksite.
- Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (provided by student):
- PPE as per the training location requirements.
- Safety boots, hard hat, high visibility vest/jacket/overall.
Course Literature
Web based with rich multimedia information. Accessible on desktop computer or an Apple and Android mobile device. Start by setting up a free account, Click Here to Get the Mobile App
Training Certification
Digital training card as proof of training, includes hyperlinked class photos and course material. Valid for 3 years.
Bonus for Large Employers (50+ students)
Access to OOSHEW's robust training database (training records from your employees and your subcontractors).
Course Price
Private Group Class: $2,000.00 (minimum charge of 8 students).
Additional Students: $250.00 per student.
Extra Costs: Mobilization fee for private group class scheduled at the customer's workplace.
Extra Costs: Out of town travel when applicable.
Theory Lessons
- Reference to applicable OHS Regulations (Federal, Provincial).
- Reference to applicable CSA standards and ASME standards.
- Responsibilities for the Rigger.
- Specifications, inspection criteria and rejection criteria for synthetic slings, chain slings and wire rope slings.
- Specifications, inspection criteria and rejection criteria for shackles.
- Safety factors for lifting equipment.
- Sling tension factors.
- D/d ratios.
- Workplace safety and safe rigging procedures.
Practical Lessons
- Inspecting and application of lifting slings (chain, wire rope, synthetic).
- Inspecting and application of shackles.
- Application of common rigging knots (for tagline).
- Hand signals.
- Lift planning.
- Practical lifting of loads.
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