Basic Rigging and Slinging
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This course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to assist with basic rigging and slinging operations safely.
Learners identify loads and lifting accessories, select and inspect suitable equipment, understand sling angles and mode factors, work around cranes, use hand signals, and support safe lifting plans and permits.
Target Audience
Personnel who assist with rigging, slinging, signalling, or general lifting operations and need a foundation in safe working practices.
Entry Requirements
Medical fitness, working knowledge of lifting operations, suitable communication skills, and enough English and mathematics to interpret rigging charts and complete basic calculations.
Key Benefits
Use common lifting-industry terminology
Determine load weight and centre of gravity
Identify, select, and inspect lifting accessories
Understand rigging methods, sling angles, and resultant loads
Use taglines and standard hand signals
Understand crane types, safe working load factors, lifting plans, permits, and rigger duties
Assessment
Written and practical assessment.
Course Details
Duration
2 Days / 8 Hours per Day
Language
English
Maximum Delegates
12
Validity
3 Years
The basic rigging programme covers:
Loads and Lifting Accessories
Introduction and lifting-industry terminology
Establishing load weight
Centres of gravity
Types of lifting accessories
Inspection and rejection criteria
Rigging and slinging methods
Mode factors, sling angles, and resultant loads
Use of taglines
Cranes, Communication, and Planning
Types and parts of cranes
Factors affecting crane safe working load
Man baskets
Hand signals
Lifting plans and permits
Responsibilities of riggers and signalmen
Practical exercises
Summary and assessment
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