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Rigging Safety
Training course length is customizable based on your needs.
SELECTION, USE, AND INSPECTION OF SLINGS
• Chain
• Wire rope
• Natural fiber rope
• Synthetic fiber rope
• Synthetic web
• Advantages & disadvantages
• Inspection procedures
• OSHA & ASME recommendations
HARDWARE
• Proper selection and utilization
• Hooks & shackles
• Eye bolts
• Wedge sockets
• Wire rope clips
SLING CHARACTERISTICS
• Strength
• Convenience & safety
• Load protection
• Shock absorbency
• Temperature & chemical resistance
• Economy & service life
SAFE LIFTING PRACTICES
• Load size, weight, and center of gravity
• Number of legs and angle with horizontal
• Weight distribution
• Rated capacity
• Sling tension
• Tables & charts
• Balancing loads
WORK SITE SAFETY
• Swing radius
• Hand signals
• Environmental & surface conditions
• Tag lines
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