Rope Rigging

Rope Rigging training is offered by Gravity Training. All training is done in accordance with local and international best practices as well as local acts and regulations. He/she has been found competent as per Occupational Health and Safety act 85 of 1993 Construction Regulations 1.

Content:

• Theoretical Knowledge:
  • Introduction to rope rigging.
  • 2. Rope rigging definitions.
  • Standards regarding rope rigging.
  • Understanding on-site risk assessments.
  • Implementing a lifting plan.
  • Appropriate equipment care and pre-use climbing inspection methods.
  • Identification of anchor points.
  • Identification and use of climbing equipment used for rope rigging.
  • Limitations of climbing equipment used for rigging.
  • Understanding the advantages of a “buddy system”.
  • Managing sharp edges.
  • Managing minimum free board.
  • Understanding the effects of mechanical advantage systems.
  • Slinging and rigging principles.
• Practical Skills:
  • Assemble various lifting systems.
  • Sling various objects for lifting.
  • Rope coiling/bagging.
  • Selecting safe anchoring points.
  • Making and using various rope knots.
  • Mechanical advantage systems:
  • 6.1 Max 40kg using a 1:1 system.
  • 6.2 Max 100kg using a 3:1 system.
  • Managing minimum free board.
  • Lowering a variety of loads.
  • Lifting a variety of loads.
  • Managing guide ropes.
  • Implementing the “buddy system”.
  • Implementing the risk assessment under a supervisor’s instruction.
  • Implementing the lifting plan.