Overview & Objectives
The Rigging Safety for Construction online course from Exceed Safety is an intermediate-level course that covers basic rigging terminology, practices, and means of avoiding rigging failures or accidents. While not intended to provide individuals with training to achieve the status of Competent Person, the Rigging Safety for Construction course provides a thorough understanding of basic rigging terminology and rigging practices to ensure confidence when observing rigging operations in the field.
Exceed Safety’s Rigging Safety for Construction course will teach proper rigging practices, including why safe rigging is needed, the methodology behind a safe working load, and what is not considered acceptable as rigging material. Participants of this online course will become familiar with proper safety regarding various ropes, slings, and chains, as well as safe use on the job site. Specific course topics include the following:
- Introduction to rigging
- General importance of rigging safety
- General rigging
- Wire rope
- Fiber rope
- Chains
- Synthetic web slings
- Rigging best practices
- Rigging hardware
- Situational analysis
Additionally, participants will cover the following industry terms:
- Safe working load
- Wire rope and slings
- Fiber rope
- Rigging practices
