HOISTING & RIGGING SAFE HANDLING TRAINING

INTRODUCTION FOR HOISTING & RIGGING SAFE HANDLING TRAINING​

This program is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to work safely and effectively in lifting operations using cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment.

Whether you’re new to rigging or refreshing your knowledge, this course will help you better understand the equipment, hazards, and best practices involved in hoisting and rigging tasks.

BENEFIT OF THIS TRAINING IS TO

• Improve your awareness of rigging safety and hazards.
• Help you understand how to select and inspect rigging equipment.
• Teach you the basics of safe load handling and communication.
• Provide practical knowledge that can help prevent accidents and injuries on the job.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand Regulatory Requirements

• • Identify applicable safety regulations and standards
  • Understand employer and worker responsibilities regarding hoisting and rigging.

2. Recognize Hazards and Risk Factors

• • Identify common hazards associated with lifting operations.
  • Understand the importance of pre-lift planning and hazard assessments.

3. Understand Rigging Equipment

• • Identify types of rigging hardware (slings, shackles, hooks, etc.).
  • Understand inspection requirements and proper storage/maintenance of rigging gear.

4. Calculate Load Weights and Centre of Gravity

• • Understand how to determine load weight using documentation or calculations.
  • Identify the centre of gravity and its impact on lift stability.

5. Select and Inspect Rigging Equipment

• • Choose appropriate rigging equipment based on load and lift type.
  • Conduct visual and functional inspections of rigging gear.

6. Understand Hoisting Equipment Basics

• • Identify basic components of cranes and hoists.
  • Understand safe working load (SWL), rated capacity, and load charts.

7. Apply Safe Lifting and Rigging Practices

• • Demonstrate basic hand signals and communication methods.
  • Understand tag lines, lifting angles, and sling tension effects.
  • Apply principles of safe lifting, load control, and rigging configurations.

8. Respond to Emergency Situations

• • Know how to respond to rigging failures or unsafe conditions.
  • Understand stop-work authority and reporting procedures.

9. Hands-On Practice (if included)

• • Perform basic rigging setups.
  • Practice load connection, signalling, and lift coordination.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. Introduction & Orientation

• • Welcome and objectives
  • Participant introductions (optional)
  • Course overview and expectations
  • Regulatory

2. Hoisting & Rigging Basics

• • Terminology and definitions
  • Roles and responsibilities (riggers, signallers, operators)
  • Lifting hazards and risk awareness
  • Case studies or real-world incidents

3. Rigging Equipment Identification & Use

• • Types of slings (wire rope, chain, synthetic)
  • Rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, eyebolts, turnbuckles, etc.)
  • Load-rated hardware and identification tags
  • Proper selection of equipment for specific lifts

4. Inspection & Maintenance

• • Pre-use inspection procedures
  • Criteria for removal from service
  • Storage and maintenance best practices

5. Load Calculations & Lift Planning

• • Determining load weight
  • Centre of gravity
  • Sling angle tension calculations
  • Understanding lift plans and communication

6. Safe Rigging Practices & Procedures

• • Hitch types (vertical, basket, choker)
  • Sling angle effects
  • Load control and balance
  • Use of tag lines
  • Environmental and site considerations

7. Hand Signals & Communication

• • Standard hand signals
  • Roles of the signal person
  • Use of radios and communication protocols

8. Practical Demonstration / Hands-on Practice

• • Basic rigging setups
  • Load connection and control
  • Hand signal practice (If no hands-on is possible, use videos or simulations)
  • End of session

Ready to Lift Smarter and Safer?

Join our 1-Day Hoisting & Rigging Safe Handling Training and gain the skills you need to prevent accidents, handle equipment safely, and ensure smooth lifting operations.