By the end of the lifting & rigging course a participant would be familiar with:

• Introduction to lifting and rigging
• Legislative / Legal requirements - Lifting
• Roles and responsibilities – Rigger & Signalman
• Classification of crane and its components
• Type of lifting gears / accessories, below the hook equipment and its limitations
• Load characteristics
• Selection of lifting gears / accessories
• Types of hitches & Knots
• Effects of sling angle
• Environmental factors affecting lifting
• Determine the Center of gravity for the load
• Types of hand signals
• Importance of load control
• Identifying hazards of lifting and rigging
• Hazard identification
• Interpretation of Lifting plan and PTW
• Pre-use checks for lifting gears / accessories
• Establish communication between signal and crane operator
• Safe lifting and rigging practices
• Realistic Case Study related to lifting and rigging safety

• Understand why carrying out a risk assessment is essential for improving health and safety.
• Understand the types of injuries and ill-health that occur as a result of failing to manage health and safety.
• Have an awareness of the legal responsibilities placed on employers and employees when carrying out risk assessments.
• Understand each of the five key steps of the risk assessment process.
• Feel confident carrying out suitable and sufficient risk assessments of their workplace and work activities.

This lifting and rigging certification is ideal for workers who are involved in lifting and rigging operations at construction sites, warehouses, and job sites where heavy or engineered lifts are required to move large objects. Similarly, supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting and rigging operations can also opt for this lifting and rigging training program to gain insights on lifting and rigging best practises and an understanding of the legal requirements.

• No prerequisites are required
• Ability to read/speak the English language