Rigger and Signalperson (Advanced) (OSHA)

Our Advanced Rigger and Signalperson course is OSHA-compliant, and the online version satisfies OSHA’s requirement for classroom training.

The course features periodic quiz questions to help prepare for the final written exam which is part of the course. Alongside the written exam, the course also provides a checklist for employers to use for conducting a required practical exam as per OSHA.

• Introduction
• Stability
• Load Charts
• Sling Types
  • Synthetic Slings
  • Inspecting Slings
  • Wire Rope Slings
  • Chain Slings
• Hardware
  • Shackles
  • Inspecting Shackles
  • Eye Bolts
• Lifting Devices
• Weight
• Angles and Stresses
• Sling Hitches
  • Vertical Hitches
  • Bridle Hitches
  • Choker Hitches
  • Basket Hitches
• Crane Operations
  • Center of Gravity
  • Critical Lifts
  • Lifting Personnel
• Crane Safety
  • PPE
• Understanding Your Worksite
• Communication
  • Basic Hand Signals
  • Crawler Crane Signals
  • Overhead & Tower Crane
    Signals
• Conclusion

Course Objectives:

• Gain a thorough understanding of how to secure loads and prevent common rigging accidents.
• Identify different types of rigging equipment including slings, shackles, eye bolts, hooks and frequently used lifting devices.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of this equipment and how to inspect it.
• Learn how to calculate the weight of the load and compute the angles and stresses of a pick. Gain knowledge on different methods to secure a load with sling hitches.
• Acquire knowledge on the basics of crane operations, including how to rig the load based on its center of gravity. Learn the requirements for critical lifts, tandem lifts, and lifting personnel.
• Learn about safe crane operating principles including pre-lift planning and inspections. We also cover the limitations of some equipment and safety features.
• Understand the changing conditions of your worksite.
• Learn to use voice and hand signals to communicate with the crane operator when moving a load.

Estimated Course Duration: Course duration will vary from person to person, as everyone’s learning speed is different. However, the estimated time for this training is approximately 5.5-6 hours.

Target Audience:

• Employees
• Supervisors
• Managers
• Employers

CEUs:

• This course contributes to .6 CEUs.
• To earn CEUs, this course must be completed, and the final exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80%.

Compliance:

While you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following laws and regulations:

• 29 CFR 1926.180 – Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
• 29 CFR 1926.1400 – Cranes and Derricks
• 29 CFR 1910.179 – Overhead Cranes and Gantries
• 29CFR 1926.554 – Overhead Hoists
• ASME B30.5 – Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
• ASME B30.22 – Articulating Boom Cranes
• ASME B30.2, 11, 16, 17 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes

Course topics:

• Stability
• Load Charts
• Rigging: Equipment
• Rigging Principles
• Safe Operations

Approximately 300 minutes

The pass mark for this course is 80% and you will have 2 attempts to complete the test.

Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be available for download and print.