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Rigger and Signalperson (Advanced) (CAN)

This advanced Rigger and Signalperson course is designed to meet the Canada-compliant safety training requirements for experienced riggers and signalers. The course delves into various aspects such as stability, load charts, rigging equipment, principles of rigging, and safe operations. The course is structured to meet occupational safety training requirements, including a proficiency checklist for employers to evaluate practical skills. Upon successful completion, participants can download and print a certificate or wallet card as proof of their advanced training in Rigger and Signalperson. However, it is essential to note that only employers can officially certify employees. Certification requirements can differ based on regional standards. Therefore, participants are advised to check local standards for any additional occupational training requirements.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Advanced Rigger and Signalperson course is designed to be OSHA compliant, and our online version satisfies OSHA’s classroom training requirement.

Interspersed with practice quiz questions, this course prepares participants for the final written exam. Additionally, it includes an employer’s checklist for the required practical exam as per OSHA regulations.

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
Know Your Worksite
Communication
- General Hand Signals
- Crawler Crane Signals
- Overhead & Tower Crane
  Signals
Conclusion

Course Goals:

Comprehend the significance of securing loads appropriately and avoid common rigging accidents.
Identify various rigging equipment like slings, shackles, eye bolts, hooks, and commonly used lifting devices.
Understand the strengths and vulnerabilities of this equipment and the inspection process.
Learn to estimate the load’s weight, calculate the angles and stresses of a pick, and familiarize yourself with different methods to secure a load using sling hitches.
Grasp the basics of crane operations, including rigging the load based on its center of gravity. Learn about the requirements for critical lifts, tandem lifts, and lifting personnel.
Understand safe crane operating principles, including pre-lift planning and inspections. Additionally, we examine the limitations of some equipment and safety features.
Recognize the changing conditions of your worksite.
Use voice and hand signals to communicate with the crane operator when moving a load.

Estimated Training Length: The duration of this training differs for each individual as learning and progression rates vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 5.5-6 hours.

Intended Audience:

Employees
Supervisors
Managers
Employers

CEUs:

This course counts as .6 CEUs.
For earning CEUs, it is necessary to complete this course and pass the final exam with a minimum of 80% score.

Compliance:

While it is essential to familiarize yourself with all other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following laws and regulations:

CAN/CSA-Z150-11 – Safety Code on Mobile Cranes
CAN/CSA-Z150.3-11 – Safety Code on Articulating Boom Cranes
CSA-C22.2 No.33-M1984 (R2004) – Safety Code for Material Hoists
ISO 16715:2014 – Hand Signals Used with Cranes
ASME/ANSI B30.1-29 – Cranes, Slings, Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices ASME/ANSI B30.22 – Articulating
Boom Cranes
CSA-B167-08 (R2015) – Overhead Traveling Cranes – design, inspection, testing, maintenance, safe operation
ASME B30.2 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes (top running bridge, single/multiple girder, top running trolley hoist)
ASME B30.11 – Monorails and Under-hung Cranes
ASME B30.16 – Overhead Hoists (Under-Hung)
ASME B30.17 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes (top running bridge, simple girder, under-hung hoist)