ONSHORE QUALIFIED RIGGER & SIGNALMAN Course Outline

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This course complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC and ANSI/ASME B30.5 standards (which took effect 11/8/10). According to OSHA, only a Qualified Rigger must be used for any hoisting activity and a Qualified Signalman is an individual trained to signal a crane operator. This course requires successful completion of a written exam & a hands on practical. This training has a 3 year expiration date.

Course Outline
I.    Training Objectives
II.    Accident Statistics
III.    Rigger Responsibilities
IV.    Crane Accident Causes
V.    Lift Planning
VI.    Rigging Gear-description, use, inspection & maintenance
a.    Sheaves
b.    Blocks
c.    Hooks
d.    Links
e.    Shackles
f.    Turnbuckles
g.    Spreaders & beams
h.    Clips
i.    Eyebolts & clamps
j.    Padeyes
k.    End connectors
l.    Load binders
m.    Slings-types used, capacity determination
n.    Wire rope- use, type, inspection, maintenance, slings
o.    Web slings
p.    Chain slings
VII.    Personnel Baskets
VIII.    Load Control-center of gravity, taglines
IX.    Safe Rigging Practices
X.    Rigging Gear Inspection Report
XI.    Signaling-hand signals, radio communication
XII.    Hoists-types, operation, inspection and maintenance
XIII.    Written Exam
XIV.    Practical Evaluation

Time: 6-8 Hours