Training Selections

The Rigger I basic course provides the necessary training to work as a competent basic rigger and it covers the following topics:

  • OSHA regulations
  • ASME regulations
  • Chain slings proper inspection and use
  • Wire rope slings proper inspection and use
  • Round slings proper inspection and use
  • Web slings proper inspection and use
  • Mesh slings proper inspection and use
  • Sling protection
  • Shackles, eyebolts, hooks, mechanical couplers, swivel hoist rings, Plate clamps, Rigging hardware
  • Allowable ware
  • Sling hitches
  • Verifying the load weight
  • Rating charts
  • Sling angles
  • Center of gravity
  • Fall zone
  • Tag lines
  • Power line safety
  • Safe working practices around cranes

    • 8 Hour Class Including Exam

    Designed for the Journeyman, Rigger Level 2 training teaches rigging principles and methods. You will learn calculating methods, job planning hitches, lift plans, load turning, and pre-use inspections. This training course covers the following topics:

  • OSHA Regulations
  • ASME Regulations
  • Lift planning
  • D/d ratios
  • Below the hook lifter applications
  • Rigging hardware and rating charts
  • Load angle factors and how to calculate the tension
  • How to use the rigging book for information
  • Calculating the center of gravity
  • Assembly and disassembly
  • Softeners and sling protection
  • Sling hitches
  • Power line safety
  • Tagline safety
  • Fall zone
  • Sling/Equipment Inspections

    8 Hour Class Including Exam

    • Load testing of your lifting beam fixture or device including small jib cranes.

    Provides the necessary training to signal a crane and to be a designated spotter FOR A CRANE operator if a power line is within the reach of the crane. The course covers the following topics:

  • OSHA Regulations
  • ASME Regulations
  • Hand, Voice and Audible signals
  • Crane dynamics involved in lifting and swinging a load
  • Crane charts and limitations
  • Signal person responsibilities
  • When a signal person is required
  • Clearances from power lines
  • Side loading
  • Two Blocking
  • Tipping
  • Leveling the crane
  • Fall zone
  • Crane failures
  • Crane Hazards

    • 4-6 hr. class including the written exam and oral testing. (AVAILABLE IN SPANISH)

    ALL COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH (NO TRANSLATOR)

    TRAINING CONDUCTED ON-SITE WITH MOBILE SAFETY WAGON CAPABLE OF SEATING 40 EMPLOYEES.