Basic Rigging Principles, Parts 1-3 Course
English
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Full Lifetime Access
Self-Paced
Finish in
51 mins!
Finish in
51 mins!
Made for for
Employees
only
Employees
only
Certificate
of Completion
of Completion
Mobile -
Friendly
Access
Friendly
Access
What you'll learn
Recall the purpose of rigging
Recognize hazards associated with rigging
Identify the general rigging process and its roles
Remember how to safely prepare for rigging
Recall safe rigging practices
Recognize how to inspect and safely store rigging equipment
Recall four types of rigging equipment
Identify the characteristics of slings made with wire rope, chain, metal mesh and synthetic fiber
Identify types of hitches
Remember how to use and inspect different types of connectors, including hooks, shackles and eye bolts
Identify the purpose of adjusters, including turnbuckles
Recognize how capacity, angles and tension influence the selection of rigging equipment
Skills covered in this course
Description
Rigging is a process used to secure materials to be moved by cranes, hoists or other lifting equipment. It is important for everyone involved with rigging activities to be aware of its associated risks, how to work safely and how to prevent equipment failure. Take these courses to learn about the basic principles of rigging that we all need to follow to keep our worksites safe. This suite is ideal for construction and general industry workers who may be involved in rigging activities as well as their supervisors. It lays the foundation for in-depth and on-the-job training for riggers.
Table of Contents
Training Modules:
Basic Rigging Principles, Part 1: Hazards and Risks
Basic Rigging Principles, Part 2: General Safety
Basic Rigging Principles, Part 3: Rigging Equipment
Job Aids available under Attachments
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
Author
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
Basic Rigging Principles, Parts 1-3 Course
Basic Rigging Principles, Part 1: Hazards and Risks
Rigging is a process used to secure materials to be moved by cranes, hoists or other lifting equipment. Heavy materials and moving parts have many associated risks of which you must be aware. Take this course to learn more about rigging and its potential hazards. This course is ideal for construction and general industry workers who may be involved in rigging activities, as well as their supervisors.
Basic Rigging Principles, Part 2: General Safety
Safe rigging practices are vital to ensuring the safety of your worksite. Take this course to learn about basic rigging safe practices including the process, preparing for the job, and how to inspect and store equipment. This course is ideal for construction and general industry workers who may be involved in rigging activities, as well as their supervisors.
Basic Rigging Principles, Part 3: Rigging Equipment
Choosing the right rigging equipment is vital to the safety of your worksite. Take this course to learn about the types of rigging equipment, including slings, connectors and adjusters. This course is ideal for construction and general industry workers who may be involved in rigging activities as well as their supervisors.
Attachments:
Basic Rigging Principles Part 1 Job Aid (17 KB)
Basic Rigging Principles Part 2 Job Aid (24 KB)
Basic Rigging Principles Part 3 Job Aid (86 KB)
