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ACCREDITATIONS
Clients
Course Duration
1 Day
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Course Average Passing Rate
97%
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report(s) + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Course Overview
This comprehensive Lifting Operations training course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe and efficient lifting operations across various industries. The course covers fundamental lifting principles along with advanced techniques for load handling, rigging design, and equipment selection.
Participants will learn to apply industry best practices and international standards to ensure safe lifting operations while minimizing risks to personnel, equipment, and facilities. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing operational safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand fundamental lifting operation principles and safety requirements
Apply proper load calculation and center of gravity determination techniques
Select and inspect appropriate rigging equipment and lifting accessories
Implement safe crane operation procedures and load control methods
Develop effective lift planning and risk assessment strategies
Apply proper communication protocols during lifting operations
Evaluate lifting equipment capabilities and operational limitations
Implement HSE considerations in all lifting activities
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Lifting Operations and Regulatory Framework
Lifting operations fundamentals and terminology including (rated capacity, working load limit, safety factors, and load dynamics)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction requirements including (operator qualification, assembly/disassembly procedures, signal person competency, and documentation)
ASME B30 standards series overview including (B30.2 overhead cranes, B30.5 mobile cranes, B30.9 slings, and B30.20 below-the-hook devices)
ISO 23813 Cranes—Competence requirements including (training standards, assessment criteria, certification levels, and operator responsibilities)
2. Load Characteristics and Lifting Calculations
Load weight determination methods including (manufacturer data review, weighing procedures, volume and density calculations, and estimation techniques)
Center of gravity identification and stability principles including (symmetrical loads, offset loads, shifted centers, and tipping hazards)
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL) calculations including (load angle factors, sling configurations, derating considerations, and safety factors)
Dynamic loading effects including (impact forces, inertia during acceleration, sudden stops, and swinging loads)
3. Rigging Equipment and Hardware Selection
Sling types and applications including (wire rope slings per ASME B30.9, chain slings, synthetic web slings, and roundslings)
Rigging hardware and fittings including (shackles, hooks, eyebolts, and connecting links)
Below-the-hook lifting devices including (spreader beams, lifting beams, C-hooks, and vacuum lifters per ASME B30.20)
Equipment selection criteria including (load requirements, environmental conditions, attachment points, and compatibility verification)
4. Equipment Inspection and Defect Recognition
Pre-operational inspection requirements per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412 including (visual examination procedures, functional testing, documentation requirements, and shift inspections)
Wire rope inspection criteria per ASME B30.9 including (broken wires, corrosion, kinking, bird-caging, and diameter reduction)
Synthetic sling inspection including (cuts and tears, abrasion damage, UV degradation, and chemical exposure damage)
Hardware defect identification including (cracks, deformation, wear beyond limits, and missing safety features)
5. Lift Planning and Risk Assessment
Critical lift identification criteria including (weight thresholds, proximity to power lines, multiple crane lifts, and personnel lifts)
Lift plan development components including (equipment selection, rigging configuration, ground conditions assessment, and clearance verification)
Hazard identification and control measures including (overhead obstructions, underground utilities, weather restrictions, and exclusion zones)
Permit-to-work systems and authorization including (lift supervision requirements, competent person designation, safety briefings, and emergency procedures)
6. Communication and Coordination During Lifting Operations
Standard hand signals per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1428 including (hoist, lower, boom up/down, and emergency stop)
Radio communication protocols including (clear terminology, readback requirements, dedicated channels, and backup communication methods)
Roles and responsibilities including (signal person qualifications per OSHA, rigger duties, crane operator accountability, and lift supervisor coordination)
Pre-lift safety meetings including (task briefing content, hazard communication, contingency planning, and team member acknowledgment)
7. Case Studies and Group Discussions
Regional lifting operation incidents from Middle East construction projects including (crane collapse analysis, rigging failure investigations, and load drop scenarios)
Problem-solving exercises and scenario analysis including (identifying planning deficiencies, correcting unsafe rigging practices, and addressing communication breakdowns)
Complex lift planning workshops including (tandem crane lifts, confined space lifting, and heavy module installations)
The importance of proper training in preventing lifting operation accidents and ensuring regulatory compliance
1. Introduction to Lifting Operations and Regulatory Framework
Lifting operations fundamentals and terminology including (rated capacity, working load limit, safety factors, and load dynamics)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction requirements including (operator qualification, assembly/disassembly procedures, signal person competency, and documentation)
ASME B30 standards series overview including (B30.2 overhead cranes, B30.5 mobile cranes, B30.9 slings, and B30.20 below-the-hook devices)
ISO 23813 Cranes—Competence requirements including (training standards, assessment criteria, certification levels, and operator responsibilities)
2. Load Characteristics and Lifting Calculations
Load weight determination methods including (manufacturer data review, weighing procedures, volume and density calculations, and estimation techniques)
Center of gravity identification and stability principles including (symmetrical loads, offset loads, shifted centers, and tipping hazards)
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL) calculations including (load angle factors, sling configurations, derating considerations, and safety factors)
Dynamic loading effects including (impact forces, inertia during acceleration, sudden stops, and swinging loads)
3. Rigging Equipment and Hardware Selection
Sling types and applications including (wire rope slings per ASME B30.9, chain slings, synthetic web slings, and roundslings)
Rigging hardware and fittings including (shackles, hooks, eyebolts, and connecting links)
Below-the-hook lifting devices including (spreader beams, lifting beams, C-hooks, and vacuum lifters per ASME B30.20)
Equipment selection criteria including (load requirements, environmental conditions, attachment points, and compatibility verification)
4. Equipment Inspection and Defect Recognition
Pre-operational inspection requirements per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412 including (visual examination procedures, functional testing, documentation requirements, and shift inspections)
Wire rope inspection criteria per ASME B30.9 including (broken wires, corrosion, kinking, bird-caging, and diameter reduction)
Synthetic sling inspection including (cuts and tears, abrasion damage, UV degradation, and chemical exposure damage)
Hardware defect identification including (cracks, deformation, wear beyond limits, and missing safety features)
5. Lift Planning and Risk Assessment
Critical lift identification criteria including (weight thresholds, proximity to power lines, multiple crane lifts, and personnel lifts)
Lift plan development components including (equipment selection, rigging configuration, ground conditions assessment, and clearance verification)
Hazard identification and control measures including (overhead obstructions, underground utilities, weather restrictions, and exclusion zones)
Permit-to-work systems and authorization including (lift supervision requirements, competent person designation, safety briefings, and emergency procedures)
6. Communication and Coordination During Lifting Operations
Standard hand signals per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1428 including (hoist, lower, boom up/down, and emergency stop)
Radio communication protocols including (clear terminology, readback requirements, dedicated channels, and backup communication methods)
Roles and responsibilities including (signal person qualifications per OSHA, rigger duties, crane operator accountability, and lift supervisor coordination)
Pre-lift safety meetings including (task briefing content, hazard communication, contingency planning, and team member acknowledgment)
7. Case Studies and Group Discussions
Regional lifting operation incidents from Middle East construction projects including (crane collapse analysis, rigging failure investigations, and load drop scenarios)
Problem-solving exercises and scenario analysis including (identifying planning deficiencies, correcting unsafe rigging practices, and addressing communication breakdowns)
Complex lift planning workshops including (tandem crane lifts, confined space lifting, and heavy module installations)
The importance of proper training in preventing lifting operation accidents and ensuring regulatory compliance
Group Exercises
Collaborative lift planning workshops including (team-based development of critical lift procedures, peer review of rigging configurations)
Communication practice scenarios including (demonstrating standard hand signals per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1428, coordinating mock lifting operations with radio protocols)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Load weight calculation and center of gravity determination
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL) calculations
Rigging equipment selection per ASME B30 standards
Pre-operational inspection per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412 requirements
Critical lift plan development and documentation
Hazard identification and risk assessment for lifting operations
Standard hand signal communication per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1428
Wire rope and synthetic sling inspection per ASME B30.9
Equipment defect recognition and rejection criteria
Regulatory compliance verification for crane and rigging operations
Service Coverage
Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Philippines
Targeted Audience
Rigging Supervisors responsible for lifting operation planning
Crane Operators requiring comprehensive rigging knowledge
Signal Persons supporting crane operations
HSE Personnel overseeing lifting activities
Construction Managers coordinating heavy lifts
Maintenance Supervisors involved in equipment handling
Project Engineers planning complex lifting operations
Safety Officers conducting lifting operation audits
Industrial Workers involved in load handling activities
Practical Assessment
Hands-on rigging equipment inspection including (performing pre-use inspection of wire rope slings, documenting findings per ASME B30 criteria)
Load calculation and rigging selection exercise including (calculating center of gravity for irregular load, selecting appropriate sling configuration and hardware)
Lift plan development project including (creating comprehensive lift plan for simulated heavy lift, incorporating OSHA and ASME requirements)
Knowledge Assessment
Technical quizzes on lifting principles and regulations including (multiple-choice questions on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 requirements, matching exercises for ASME B30 standards application)
Load calculation problem-solving including (determining sling loads for basket hitch configurations, calculating required crane capacity with safety factors)
Equipment inspection scenario assessments including (identifying defects in photographs of rigging equipment, determining out-of-service criteria per ASME B30.9)
Lift planning evaluation exercises including (reviewing lift plans for completeness, identifying missing hazard controls for critical lifts)
Why Choose This Course
Comprehensive coverage of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 and ASME B30 standards
Hands-on practical exercises with actual rigging equipment and calculations
Focus on critical lift planning and complex lifting scenarios
Evidence-based approach to hazard identification and risk control
Regional case studies demonstrating real-world lifting operation challenges
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
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