The aim of the training is to provide candidates with all the processes and tasks needed to evaluate knowledge and skills for individuals who are seeking certification for riggers, banksman & slinger.

OSHA requires in section (1926.1404(r)(1)) & (1926.1425(c)) Employers must use qualified riggers during hoisting activities for assembly and disassembly work, fall zone and hooking, unhooking, or guiding a load, or doing the initial connection of a load to a component or structure.

• Basic knowledge of Lifting Equipment
• Ability to read & speak English.

• Rigger, Banksman & Slinger duties and responsibilities
• Scope of work and limitations
• Terms and definitions of various lifting/rigging terminology
• Types of lifting accessories and their uses
• Load & lifting points
• Load travel path, weight & center of gravity
• Capacity, SWL & WLL
• pre-use inspections
• Proper lifting & rigging techniques
• Importance of ground condition
• Communication and Hand Signals during Lifting
• Barriers Installations
• Hazards associated with cranes & lifting operation
• Practical Session
• Assessment