Training and testing materials for this 1 day rigging and signaling workshop will assist employers in complying with the training requirements for workers around craning, "qualified riggers", and "qualified signal persons", as per the Federal OSHA crane law 29CFR1926.1400 CC. Topics covered include:
- Core curriculum (workers, riggers, signal persons):
- Worker hazards of working around craning
- Mandatory powerline clearances and rules
- Basic craning dynamics
- Use of tag lines
- Calculating load weight and COG
- Rigging curriculum (selection, inspection, and use):
- Rigging hooks, shackles, eye bolts, swivel rings, and turn buckles
- Slings (wire rope, chain, web, round, and rope)
- Horizontal angle loading and hitches
- Lifting beams/bars, chain falls and lever hoists
- Signaling/Spotting curriculum:
- Communication requirements, positioning
- Spotting for hazard clearances
- Methods, meanings, and hazards created by signals
- Hand signaling, voice signaling, audible signaling
- Covers Mobile, Tower and Overhead crane signals
Please note: This program is for qualification only. Please view this section if you are looking for a preparatory course for National Certification.
Trainer package includes:
- Instructor’s binder
- Training tips
- Color keyed script and grading keys
- PowerPoint training presentation
- (10) 80 page student workbooks
- Sectional student knowledge checks
- Practical Rigging inspection checklist/form
- Rigging hitch practical demonstration checklist/form
- Practical hand and voice signaling demonstration checklist/form
- Rigger and Signal Person ID card template with protective card sleeves
- All required forms for record keeping
- (10) Wallet-size Hand Signal Cards
- (10) Crosby User Lifting Guides
- Jerry Klinke's Rigger Handbook
- Trainer’s tote bag
Additional student handbooks can be purchased in packs of 5.
We also now offer a Rigging & Signaling Refresher program!
