COURSE: RIGGING AND SLINGING COURSE
COURSE CODE: RSC 102
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This rigging and slinging course will empower delegates with understanding of the legal requirements applicable to lifting and rigging operations, the requirements for pre-use, preventive and planned maintenance, disposal criteria of lifting equipment, the SWL and WLL to ensure delegates employ lifting equipment and accessories in compliance with safety standards.
Course objectives
Calculate the SWL, and WLL of slings,
Understand the safety factor of lifting accessories and equipment
Understand the requirements of applicable legislation to lifting and rigging operations
Carry out pre-use inspection for a lifting and rigging operation
Recommend that equipment and accessories be discarded where applicable
Identify the risks associated in a rigging and lifting operation.
Master the different types of slings use in a lifting and rigging operation.
Identify the types, features and limitations of slings use in lifting operations.
Understand the elements for calculating and sizing a slings use for lifting and rig
Course Content
Introduction to LOLER, PUWER and HASWA legislation
Accessories and equipment use during lifting and rigging operations.
Hardware slings, ropes, flat woven webbing slings, wire rope, chains, liaison Bodies and Accessories
Inspection and correct use of tirfors, chain blocks, pull lifts, beam clamps, wire rope.
Examination of rigging and lifting equipment
Utilizing recommend rigging methods to move various items
The Lifting plan
Identification and Marking
Mechanical strength of equipment/accessories
and their safety factor.
Elements for calculating and sizing a sling
Commissioning, test before use
Use of protective slings to the edges Nodes
Protection against abrasion
Maintenance of slings
Precautions to be taken by the slinger
The gesture of command and control
TARGET AUDIENCE
Riggers, deck crew, construction, maintenance and mechanical technicians/supervisors and crane operators
DURATION
Two Days
METHODOLOGY:
Class room session,
Digital in-focus projector to display lecture slides
Course manual for all participants;
Practical involving the use of crane in lifting a load and demonstration of various hand signals
At the end of the course participants shall be issued a certificate
Participant per Class
Minimum 6
Revalidation:
Every three years Health: All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
Commencement Date:
Course scheduled on request – please contact our Training Manager on 08038873527 or visit www.workplacesafetynig.com/calendar to view our training calendar
