Rigging and Lifting: Types of Equipment
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This course focuses on the safe operation of cranes, hoists, and rigging devices commonly used in workplaces for lifting and moving heavy or awkward loads. Participants will learn the importance of selecting the appropriate rigging system and equipment with the correct load capacity to ensure safe material handling. The course covers essential safety practices, such as proper use of crane hooks, inspection of chains and ropes, and the correct application of slings to maintain load balance. Emphasis is placed on avoiding common pitfalls, such as overloading, improper storage, and the importance of inspecting equipment for safety. Identify the various cranes, hoists, and rigging devices used in workplaces, understanding their distinct rigging systems and load capacities for safe material handling. Describe essential safety practices, including the correct use of crane hooks, inspection procedures for chains and ropes, and the proper application of slings to maintain load balance. Develop skills in identifying potential risks and pitfalls related to material handling, such as overloading, improper storage, and the importance of regular equipment inspection to ensure a safe work environment.
Course Objectives:
Identify the various cranes, hoists, and rigging devices used in workplaces, understanding their distinct rigging systems and load capacities for safe material handling.;Describe essential safety practices, including the correct use of crane hooks, inspection procedures for chains and ropes, and the proper application of slings to maintain load balance.;Develop skills in identifying potential risks and pitfalls related to material handling, such as overloading, improper storage, and the importance of regular equipment inspection to ensure a safe work environment.;;
Duration: 8 min.
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Rigging and Lifting: Types of Equipment
This course focuses on the safe operation of cranes, hoists, and rigging devices commonly used in workplaces for lifting and moving heavy or awkward loads. Participants will learn the importance of selecting the appropriate rigging system and equipment with the correct load capacity to ensure safe material handling. The course covers essential safety practices, such as proper use of crane hooks, inspection of chains and ropes, and the correct application of slings to maintain load balance. Emphasis is placed on avoiding common pitfalls, such as overloading, improper storage, and the importance of inspecting equipment for safety. Identify the various cranes, hoists, and rigging devices used in workplaces, understanding their distinct rigging systems and load capacities for safe material handling. Describe essential safety practices, including the correct use of crane hooks, inspection procedures for chains and ropes, and the proper application of slings to maintain load balance. Develop skills in identifying potential risks and pitfalls related to material handling, such as overloading, improper storage, and the importance of regular equipment inspection to ensure a safe work environment.
Course Objectives:
Identify the various cranes, hoists, and rigging devices used in workplaces, understanding their distinct rigging systems and load capacities for safe material handling.;Describe essential safety practices, including the correct use of crane hooks, inspection procedures for chains and ropes, and the proper application of slings to maintain load balance.;Develop skills in identifying potential risks and pitfalls related to material handling, such as overloading, improper storage, and the importance of regular equipment inspection to ensure a safe work environment.;;
Duration: 8 min.