Basic Hoisting and Rigging
Calgary, Alberta | Hoisting and Rigging Course
This 4 hour course provides instruction on the inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of rigging devices when handling materials lifted with cranes, heavy equipment, boom lifts, truck cranes, shop hoists or other hoisting equipment. Learn to identify basic hazards and controls, sling loads safely, check the setup, and plan safe raising, moving and lowering of loads through the work area. It is intended as an introduction or refresher course for those who may participate, supervise or inspect rigging and hoisting operations.
• Understand responsibilities and safety rules for rigging and hoisting loads.
• Pre-shift inspections of the crane and slings;
• Be able to inspect, select, maintain, and safely use rigging equipment and hardware.
• Understand load ratings, safety factors, and stresses imposed by hoisting.
• Be able to calculate material load weights.
• Hoisting and rigging equipment and identifying the hazards
• Winching, cables, chains, boomers, slings, securing loads, and the effect of the sling angle;
• Hand signals
• Written and practical tests including Safe Operating Techniques and Dealing with Company Specific Hazards.
| Course price: $125 |  |
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