This course is designed for personnel involved in rigging and slinging operations.
Prerequisites
All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate.
Objective
During the course delegates willl earn to a basic level of competence safe rigging and slinging various types of loads and safe working practices when working with wire ropes, slings and lifting appliances and routine inspection and maintenance of lifting appliances.
Course content
Accidents caused during Lifting
Company Procedures and Legislations
Wire Rope Slings and Shackles
Webbing Slings
Chain Hoists
Bulldog Grips / Blocks / Plate Clamps
Fall Arrest Devices / Winches / Wire Rope Sockets
Routine Inspection of Wire Ropes and Lifting Appliances
Correct use and Limitation of Wire Ropes / Slings and Lifting Appliances
House Keeping and Maintenance
Communication and Hand Signals during Lifting
Practical Exercises involving Planning and Lifting of Various Shapes
