Rigging And Lifting Devices: Tips And Techniques For Operators

By the end of the program, the delegates / participants will be able to:

• Understand the common hazards associated with Rigging and Lifting
• Learn lifting operation and equipment terminology
• Identify common unsafe practices and probable consequences
• Identify safe and correct use and pre-use examination of rigging & lifting equipment
• Plan routine lifting operations and understand requirement for non-routine/ complex lift planning
• Carry out basic calculation of angles and tension
• Understand care and storage requirements
• Understand relevant legislation applicable to lifting operations

Content

• Overview of Rigging and Lifting
• Significance of Safety in Rigging and Lifting Operations
• Legislation
• Terminology used in Rigging, Slinging and Lifting operation
• Calculations of Angles and Tensions
• Estimation of weights
• Procedures for dealing with damaged or faulty equipment
• Hazards related to Rigging and Lifting
• Overview of Hazards
• Hazards, Risks and Near Misses
• Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions
• Typical hazards from lifting equipment
• Failure of lifting equipment
• Falling Loads
• Workers being crushed by a moving load or lifting equipment
• Case Study
• Rigging Hardware
• Lifting Plan
• Safe Working Practices
• Case Studies
• Recap of the 3-day Learning

Training Methodology
The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.