Lifting & Rigging

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When it comes to crane operations, rigging can often be that weak link. How a load is attached to a crane can make the difference between a successful lift and an unfortunate accident. And rigging-related accidents can often be deadly, due to the large and heavy loads that are lifted.

A small mis-calculation or a brief moment of inattention, and tragedy could strike. Once a load falls not much can be done to stop it, and there is little time for people to move safely out of the way. A coworker can be injured or killed, and expensive equipment and cargo could be damaged or destroyed, even the crane itself.

By the end of the training a participant would be familiar with:

• Definitions
• Hazard Recognition
• Crane Types and Classifications
• Employer Responsibilities
• Crane Components and Setup
• Load Movement and Hoisting
• Working around overhead power cables
• Emergency Response
• Types, Selection, and Use of Rigging Material
• Rigging Material Inspection
• Wire Rope, Connectors, and Slings
• Chain and Synthetic Slings