This course has been developed for personnel directly involved in rigging and lifting operations, including crane lifting and required to gain certification as a qualified Rigger in accordance to API RP 2D.
Prerequisites
All delegates must be in possession of a valid medical certificate.
Objective
During the course delegates will raise their level of awareness on safe rigging practices to be utilized by riggers based on the API RP 2D 7th Edition. This course will provide the delegate with information on the various items (rigging equipment and gear) with which he/she will come in contact and practices that must be performed while performing rigging duties.
Course content
• Work to reduce rigging accidents
• Describe proper rigging procedures
• Show familiarity with the regulations and standards relative to rigging
• State criteria for evaluating and inspecting rigging gear
• Identify equipment and rigging gear used by riggers
• Demonstrate correct hand signals
• Demonstrate lift set ups (vertical, basket, choker, 2/4 part greater than or equal to 60 degrees)
• Perform a pre-lift rigging hardware and sling inspection
• Practice rigging safety
