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Basic Rigging Principles
Rigging, a crucial procedure for securing materials that need to be transported by cranes, hoists, or other lifting apparatus, involves a variety of considerations. When it comes to using slings and chains to secure a load, improper rigging can lead to dire consequences such as dropped loads and catastrophic lifting equipment failure, leading to potential loss of life. The Basic Rigging Principles course provides detailed knowledge about rigging equipment and its maintenance, inspection, and storage in Part 1, while Part 2 outlines the necessary steps for safe rigging.
The Basic Rigging Principles course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of rigging, a vital operation involving the use of cranes, hoists, or other lifting gear to transport materials. Proper rigging is crucial to prevent serious accidents such as dropped loads and catastrophic equipment failure. In Part 1 of this course, we delve into the details of rigging equipment, its maintenance, inspection, and storage. Part 2, on the other hand, deals with the necessary preparations for ensuring safe rigging.
This online Basic Rigging (Bundle) course covers the following topics:
- Rigging Equipment Basics
- Lifting Devices
- Types of Slings
- Sling Storage and Capacity
- Connectors and Adjusters
- Hook Inspections
- Shackles, Eye Bolts, and Adjusters
- Care and Storage
By the end of the Basic Rigging Principles course, you will have gained an understanding of:
- The appropriate equipment needed for rigging a load
- Inspection and storage regulations for equipment
- General safety guidelines to follow during rigging
- The necessary steps to plan a rigging job
- How to securely attach equipment to a load
Approximately 60 minutes
The Basic Rigging Principles course includes tests throughout to reinforce the information provided. To pass this course, you must achieve a score of 80%. You will have three opportunities to reach the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual, which can be downloaded and printed, serves as an invaluable resource for future reference and knowledge retention.
Once you successfully complete the Basic Rigging Principles course, you can download and print a certificate of completion.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 65 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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