This course gives participants a basic knowledge of the principles related to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry. Full attendance is mandatory.
This course gives participants a basic knowledge of the principles related to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry. Full attendance is mandatory.
Program Content
Hoisting and rigging hazards
Fibre rope, knots, and hitches
Hardware, wire rope, and slings
Rigging tools and devices
Hazard awareness in crane operations
Who Should Attend?
Workers who will be involved in hoisting and rigging operations. Participants will receive a record of completion.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this program.
Personal Protective Equipment / What to Bring
Participants are required to bring their own calculator to the session.
Learning Evaluation
The passing grade is 100 per cent for hand signals, 80 per cent for knots, and 80 per cent for the performance review.
Participant Course Evaluation
At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.
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Hoists are frequently utilized in the process of moving larger, bulky or heavy materials from one location to another. Slings (e.g. chains, wire ropes, mesh or synthetic) help hoists keep suspended loads in place, and are commonly used in tandem with lifting means such as overhead cranes, hoists or
CICT’s Rigging training course is a program which includes theory and practical components. The course adheres to Canadian Standards Association, American National Safety Institute, Occupational Health & Safety and Manufacture Specifications for the elements of the program.
Basic Rigging course includes 3 modules that cover the practices and techniques for safe slinging and rigging of loads. The material in this training course is designed for rigging personnel who work with all types of hoisting equipment.
This is a 2-day course. Held at the IBEW Local 303 Union Hall - In the training center which is in the rear. You must enter the Training Center from the Back Entrance (you will see signage).
A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its lifting medium.
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