Rigging
Description
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Available Preparation Training for the Fulford Level A or B Crane Operator's Exam
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Training Duration: 8 hours
Calgary & Foothills 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.
Course Literature: Accessible with our mobile application.
Training Card: Digital training card with hyperlinked class photos and course material. Valid for 3 years.
PPE Required: PPE requirements as per the workplace.
Student Prerequisite: None.
Large Employers: Access to OOSHEW's robust training database (training records from your employees and your subcontractors).
Course Summary
This training is for workers who utilize rigging (lifting) equipment for “below the hook” material lifting and handling. This training is for workers who rig loads being lifted by a tower crane, self-erect crane, overhead crane, truck mounted crane or excavator.
Theory Lessons
Applicable OH&S Regulations (Federal and Provincial).
Applicable CSA standards and applicable ASME standards.
Specifications for synthetic slings, chain slings and wire rope slings.
Specifications for rigging hardware (lifting clutch, lifting hook, eye bolt, master link, plate clamp, shackle, swivel hoist ring, etc.).
Safety factors for lifting equipment.
Sling angles and sling tensions.
Load calculations.
Workplace safety and safe rigging procedures.
Practical Lessons
Inspection and use of lifting slings (chain, wire rope, synthetic).
Inspection and use of rigging hardware (lifting clutch, lifting hook, eye bolt, master link, plate clamp, shackle, swivel hoist ring, etc.).
Common rigging knots (for tagline).
Hazard & risk assessment and control measures.
Hand signals.
Lift planning.
Practical lifting of loads.