ADVANCED RIGGING

The following topics are covered in the Rigging course:

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations related to rigging
• Specific rigging terminology
• Types of rigging equipment including various sling types, hooks, shackles, clamps, eyebolts, swivels, sockets, wire clips, turnbuckles, beams and more
• Inspection of the equipment
• Types of hitches including basic, advanced and adjustable
• Lever hoist and chain fall use
• Drifting loads using chain hoists
• Sling angles and stress calculations for both symmetrical and non-symmetrical loads
• Controlling a load
• Weight calculations
• Center of gravity
• Capacity charts
• Block and tackle
• Mechanical advantage
• Lift planning
• Hand signals

Advanced Rigging is a three day course that includes a theory and written exam. Practical training is then completed including rigging inspection and actual rigging of loads with various degrees of difficulty. The practical training includes:

• Rigging a load for dead level lift
• Rigging a load for 90 degree rotation in various directions
• Rigging a load that needs to be maneuverable
• Rigging a load with high center of gravity
• Load turning
• DriftinG
• Determining sling stresses