API RP 2D RIGGER Course Outline

This course complies with API RP 2D current Edition required by the BSEE & USCG for personnel involved in crane load rigging and handling loads.  Students receive manuals and hands-on practical exercises to facilitate training. This course is approved under the API Training Provider Certification Program required by the oil and gas industry for offshore crane operations. Rigger training is required every 4 yrs. by the BSEE.

1.   Typical Causes of Crane Accidents
2.   Rigger Responsibilities
3.   Lift Planning
4.   Loose Gear Items
      a: Selection; Maintenance, Inspection, Capacity Determination
5.   Slings (wire rope, synthetic strap, chain)- types of sling hitches; capacity               
6.   Padeyes
7.   Shackles
8.   Links
9. Cable Clips
10. Personnel Baskets/Cargo Nets and Equipment
11. Spreader Bars
12. End Connectors
13. Sheaves
14. Load Binders
15. Hooks/Blocks
16. Turnbuckles/Eye Bolts
17. Wire Rope
18. BSEE Rigging PINCs
19. Loose gear inspection/Inventory report
20.  Rigging Principles
        a. Load Control Taglines/Stability
        b. Lift Planning
        c. Unbinding Loads
        d. Personnel Transfer
21.  Signaling/Communication
22.  Loading/Offloading Operations
        a. Loading Sequence
        b. Personal Protective Equipment Use
        c. Pinch points/Proper Positioning
23.  Written Exam
24.  Hands On evaluation- sling selection/inspection; load rigging, hand signals while conducting a lift operation involving numerous exercises.


Time:  5 Hrs.