Rigging & Signaling


Basic Rigging – (3 to 4 Hours)

  1. Risk Management
  2. Inspection and Removal – Slings & Hardware
    • Inspection frequency and documentation requirements
    • Inspection of wire rope, chain, web and round slings – ASME B30.9
    • Inspection of hardware – ASME B30.26
    • Rejection criteria
    • Removal Procedure
  3. Load Weight & Center of Gravity
    • Taglines
    • Hitches & Load Control
    • Understanding Sling Tension
  4. Evaluating Rigging Problems at the start
    • The Rigging Plan
  5. What’s wrong with my rigging?

Signal Person – (Approximately 3 Hours)

  1. Hand Signals
  2. Operations and Limitations
  3. Signal Person Requirements
    • OSHA 1926.1400
    • ASME B30.3
    • ASME B30.5
    • ASME B30.23
  4. Written and Practical Examination for Qualified Signal Person per Subpart CC (1926.1419 – 1926.1422; 19.26.1428)