Rigging & Lifting Training Course

1. Introduction to Rigging and Lifting

1.1. Rigging Fundamentals

• Rigging definition including (purpose, components, applications)

• Industry applications including (construction, manufacturing, energy)

• Role of riggers including (responsibilities, qualifications)

• Lifting team coordination including (roles, communication)

• Introduction to ASME B30.9 and OSHA 1926.251 standards for rigging and lifting

1.2. Regulatory Framework

• International standards including (ASME, ISO, BS)

• Regional requirements including (Middle East regulations, local codes)

• Industry-specific standards including (oil and gas, construction)

• Compliance documentation including (records, inspections, certifications)

• Enforcement considerations including (inspections, penalties, liability)

2. Rigging Safety Management

2.1. Risk Assessment

• Hazard identification including (site conditions, load characteristics)

• Risk evaluation including (likelihood, consequence, risk rating)

• Control measures including (hierarchy, implementation, verification)

• Pre-lift planning including (assessment, documentation, approval)

• Dynamic assessment including (changing conditions, continuous monitoring)

2.2. Safety Responsibilities

• Individual accountability including (personal safety, stop work authority)

• Supervisor responsibilities including (oversight, verification, approval)

• Team coordination including (communication, roles, handover)

• Documentation including (inspection records, lift plans, certifications)

• Incident reporting including (near misses, failures, investigation)

3. Rigging Equipment Fundamentals

3.1. Sling Types

• Wire rope slings including (construction, configurations, applications)

• Synthetic slings including (nylon, polyester, high-performance materials)

• Chain slings including (grades, configurations, specialty applications)

• Metal mesh slings including (construction, advantages, limitations)

• Selection criteria including (strength, flexibility, environment)

3.2. Hardware Components

• Shackles including (screw pin, bolt type, specialty)

• Hooks including (eye, clevis, self-locking)

• Links and rings including (master links, pear rings, connecting links)

• Turnbuckles including (eye, jaw, hook ends)

• Eyebolts including (shouldered, non-shouldered, swivel)

4. Equipment Inspection

4.1. Inspection Types

• Pre-use inspection including (visual check, functional verification)

• Periodic inspection including (frequency, documentation, criteria)

• Annual certification including (testing, documentation, tagging)

• Post-incident inspection including (evaluation, recertification)

• Special inspections including (environmental exposure, overloading)

4.2. Inspection Criteria

• Wire rope including (broken wires, kinking, crushing, wear)

• Synthetic slings including (cuts, abrasion, heat damage, chemical exposure)

• Chain including (elongation, wear, deformation, cracks)

• Hardware including (wear, deformation, cracks, functionality)

• Documentation including (tags, certificates, marking, legibility)

5. Load Calculation and Technical Factors

5.1. Weight Determination

• Weight calculation including (volume, density, reference tables)

• Center of gravity including (balance point, irregular shapes)

• Dynamic factors including (lifting speed, acceleration, environmental)

• Documentation sources including (drawings, specifications, markings)

• Weight verification including (scale, load cells, calculation cross-check)

5.2. Sling Forces and Angles

• Tension calculation including (straight lift, bridle lift, basket)

• Angle factors including (load multiplication, minimum angles)

• Load distribution including (equal vs. unequal loading)

• Vector forces including (resultant forces, component analysis)

• Technical documentation including (calculations, diagrams, verification)

6. Sling Selection and Configuration

6.1. Selection Criteria

• Working load limit including (safety factors, derating, conditions)

• Environmental factors including (temperature, chemicals, abrasion)

• Load characteristics including (surface conditions, fragility, balance)

• Sling protection including (edge protection, padding, sleeves)

• Configuration requirements including (attachment points, balance)

6.2. Rigging Configurations

• Vertical hitch including (applications, limitations, calculation)

• Choker hitch including (technique, angle effects, multiple chokers)

• Basket hitch including (double wrap, stability, capacity)

• Bridle configurations including (two-leg, three-leg, four-leg)

• Specialized rigging including (multiple slings, spreader bars, lifting beams)

7. Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

7.1. Structural Lifting Devices

• Spreader bars including (design, application, inspection)

• Lifting beams including (adjustable, fixed, specialized)

• Lifting frames including (multi-point, adjustable, custom)

• Load-leveling devices including (balance adjustment, counterweight)

• Custom fixtures including (application-specific, engineering requirements)

7.2. Mechanical Lifting Devices

• Plate clamps including (vertical, horizontal, grip mechanisms)

• Beam clamps including (fixed, adjustable, reversible)

• Pipe grabs including (internal, external, mechanical)

• Coil lifters including (vertical, horizontal, C-hooks)

• Specialty clamps including (application-specific, safety features)

8. Crane and Hoist Integration

8.1. Lifting Equipment Types

• Mobile cranes including (hydraulic, lattice boom, configurations)

• Overhead cranes including (bridge, gantry, monorail)

• Hoists including (chain, wire rope, pneumatic)

• Special lifting devices including (fork trucks, telehandlers)

• Equipment selection including (capacity, reach, application)

8.2. Equipment Interface

• Hook attachment including (proper seating, alignment)

• Load control including (smoothness, speed, precision)

• Communication including (operator, signaler, rigger)

• Multiple lifting point coordination including (tandem lifts, sequence)

• Equipment limitations including (capacity, configuration, environment)

9. Lift Planning

9.1. Plan Components

• Lift categorization including (routine, non-routine, critical)

• Documentation requirements including (drawings, calculations, procedures)

• Personnel requirements including (qualifications, responsibilities)

• Equipment specifications including (cranes, rigging, accessories)

• Execution procedures including (sequence, verification points)

9.2. Critical Lifts

• Critical lift criteria including (value, complexity, risk)

• Engineering requirements including (calculations, verification)

• Documentation including (detailed plan, approvals, certification)

• Personnel requirements including (supervision, experience, qualifications)

• Contingency planning including (alternatives, emergency procedures)

10. Rigging Practices for Common Loads

10.1. Structural Elements

• Steel beams including (multiple pickup points, balance, protection)

• Concrete members including (embedded inserts, fragility, weight)

• Pipe sections including (surface protection, balance, configuration)

• Machinery including (lifting points, balance, protection)

• Irregular shapes including (center of gravity, stability, attachment)

10.2. Special Load Considerations

• Long loads including (stability, multiple pickup points)

• Unstable loads including (balance control, securing)

• Fragile loads including (protection, load distribution)

• Awkward shapes including (center of gravity, attachment points)

• Top-heavy loads including (stability, control methods)

11. Communication and Signaling

11.1. Hand Signals

• Standard signals including (ASME B30.5, directional movements)

• Signal clarity including (deliberate movements, position)

• Signal authority including (designated signaler, visibility)

• Multiple signal coordination including (complex movements)

• Emergency signals including (stop, emergency, warning)

11.2. Verbal Communication

• Standard terminology including (directional commands, actions)

• Clear instructions including (precise wording, timing)

• Feedback verification including (acknowledgment, confirmation)

• Radio protocol including (check phrases, emergency terms)

• Communication challenges including (noise, distance, visibility)

12. Safe Execution of Lifting Operations

12.1. Pre-lift Procedures

• Planning review including (verification, understanding)

• Equipment confirmation including (inspection, certification)

• Area preparation including (clearance, barriers, personnel)

• Load preparation including (rigging attachment, protection)

• Communication establishment including (signals, responsibilities)

12.2. Lift Execution

• Initial lift including (inch-off, verification, stability)

• Movement control including (smooth operation, clearance)

• Personnel positioning including (safety zones, visibility)

• Landing procedures including (stabilization, placement, derigging)

• Documentation including (completion, issues, follow-up)

13. Hazard Recognition and Mitigation

13.1. Common Hazards

• Overhead hazards including (power lines, structures)

• Pinch points including (load against structure, rigging adjustment)

• Suspended loads including (work underneath, transit path)

• Environmental factors including (wind, temperature, visibility)

• Personnel hazards including (positioning, hand placement, communication)

13.2. Hazard Control

• Planning techniques including (job hazard analysis, pre-work assessment)

• Barrier systems including (tape, barricades, spotters)

• Communication systems including (signals, radio contact)

• Work zone control including (exclusion areas, controlled access)

• Personal protective equipment including (head, hand, foot, visibility)

14. Advanced Rigging Techniques

14.1. Multiple Crane Lifts

• Planning requirements including (coordination, load sharing)

• Crane matching including (capacity, characteristics, configuration)

• Load distribution including (percentage allocation, balance)

• Communication enhancement including (between operators, signalers)

• Synchronized movement including (speed control, clearance monitoring)

14.2. Specialty Rigging Scenarios

• Upending/flipping including (control methods, sequence)

• Rolling loads including (controlled movement, restraint)

• Precision placement including (final adjustment, stability)

• Confined space rigging including (limited access, visibility)

• High-value loads including (additional precautions, verification)

15. Emergency Procedures

15.1. Equipment Failures

• Rigging failures including (immediate response, securing load)

• Crane malfunctions including (load stabilization, communication)

• Power loss including (securing systems, controlled movement)

• Component failure including (alternative methods, temporary securing)

• Reporting procedures including (documentation, investigation)

15.2. Incident Response

• Load drop including (area assessment, injury check)

• Struck-by incidents including (immediate response, medical attention)

• Near-miss reporting including (documentation, analysis, prevention)

• Investigation process including (fact gathering, root cause)

• Corrective action including (implementation, verification, sharing)

16. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Middle East lifting incidents including (regional factors, prevention)

• Complex lifting operations including (problem-solving, techniques)

• Near-miss analysis including (warning signs, prevention)

• Successful operations including (planning effectiveness, execution)

• The importance of proper training in successful rigging operations