Rigging Fundamentals

Course #800
1 Day
$395

2009 Schedule

February 23, 2009
June 3, 2009
July 27, 2009
October 16, 2009
December 18, 2009

General Description

This course is designed for personnel who rig loads for lifting by overhead cranes. Floor crane operators and others working with overhead cranes would benefit from this rigging fundamentals course. Course will vary depending on number of personnel and the experience of the attendees.

In addition to a course workbook participants will also receive a 4" x 5" pocket handbook which highlights good and bad rigging practices, sling capacities and how to calculate unknown loads.

Course Objectives

  • Identify safe rigging practices
  • Conduct prior to use inspections
  • Understand basic rigging principles
  • Load weight determination
  • Turning loads

Course Outline

  • Rigging equipment
    - Terminology
    - Rigging practices
  • Sling
    - Inspection
    - Use Rigging fundamentals
  • Load Calculations
"Instructor was very thorough on any questions that were asked."
- Kent N; JCM Industries
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