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Rigging, Slinging and Banksmen
COURSE OUTLINE
This 3 day course is designed to provide workers with a familiarization of the basic rigging and slinging concepts.
WE WILL:
· Familiarize workers with the proper use of slings and associated rigging equipment.
· The proper pre-use inspection procedures of rigging equipment.
· Load weight estimations and the importance of proper sling angles.
· Demonstrate and practice safe lifting practices and procedures, making lifts with manually operated devices as well as cranes.
· Familiarize workers with the proper use of slings and associated rigging equipment.
· The proper pre-use inspection procedures of rigging equipment.
· Load weight estimations and the importance of proper sling angles.
· Demonstrate and practice safe lifting practices and procedures, making lifts with manually operated devices as well as cranes.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Chapter 1: Rigging Procedures and Precautions
Chapter 2: Wire Rope
Chapter 3: Slings
Chapter 4: Chain Slings
Chapter 5: Rigging Hardware
Chapter 6: Hand Signals
Chapter 7: Knots, Bends and Hitches
Chapter 8: Color Coding of Rigging Equipment
Chapter 9: Radio Communication in Rigging
Chapter 10: Jacks, Rollers and Related Devices
Chapter 11: Hoists, Winches and Related Devices
Chapter 12: Hoists, Winches and Related Devices
Chapter 13: Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Exam
Practical
· Practical component of 3 Day Rigging, Slinging and Banksman course consist of thorough inspections of 12 different pieces of equipment covered in course. These equipment inspections cover shackles, wire rope slings, synthetic slings, chain, turnbuckles, pad eyes, beam clamps, beam trolleys, chain hoists, lever hoists, snatch blocks, eye bolts and tirfors. Day 3 consists of lift planning and moving loads with hand operated equipment such as lever and chain hoists, proper rigging procedures, use of knots and tag lines will be practiced as well. Once all lifts are completed, students will then use a crane to practice rigging loads, handling loads and signaling loads in an outside environment.
