RIGGING AND SLINGING COURSE
INTRODUCTION
Rigger is in charge of the initial work of erecting the load and to ensure that all rigging work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to the regulation and to sound established customs and practices.
His first consideration must at all times, be directed toward the safeguarding of life and limb. This consideration must extend to all person in vicinity or likely to enter the vicinity.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:
ü Observe general safety first rules and carry out his duties in a safe and responsible manner.
ü Have knowledge of safe working load of the crane he is working with.
ü Understand the correct type of sling, hook, shackle etc. for a load.
ü Have knowledge of the use of lifting beams, slings and chains.
ü Understand the effect of doubling crane hoist rope on safe working.
ü Understand not to use damaged wire rope or fibred rope, slings or chain where the links are not free or kinked wire rope.
ü Understand when slinging a load, pack between sling and load at all point where load has sharp corners so as to prevent damage to sling.
COURSE CONTENT
§ Rigging & Slinging Procedure
§ Standard Crane Hand Signal
§ Lifting Appliances Introduction
§ Basic Load Capacity
§ Basic Lifting Procedure
§ Wire Rope Components & Construction
§ Measure To Prevent Wire Rope Failure
§ Wire Rope Maintenance
§ Type of Slings
§ Slings S.W.L And Safety Factor
§ Slings For Shapes & Load
§ Type of Shackles
§ Shackles S.W.L And Safety factor
§ Type of Eye Bolt
§ Procedure Of Load Handling
§ Rigging The Load
§ Correct Type Of Rigging Gear
§ Written Test
COURSE
INHOUSE for not more than 20 paxs per class and Public Course
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Riggers, Crane Operators, Supervisors, Foreman, Erectors, Scaffolders and Workers who work at height.
DURATION : 2 days – 1 and ½ class room lecture + ½ practical on site
CERTIFICATE AND FACILITATOR :
A certificate of attendant will be issued after the successful completion of the program.
The performance and progress of each participant will be assessed.
Thank you
