Effective November 8, 2010 all Signalpersons and Riggers shall be qualified. This is a mandatory requirement in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1400 Regulations.
Signalperson qualifications are identified under 1926.1428.
Build your skills in lifting and moving of loads using mechanical devices. Note: CCO Certification Available.
- OSHA and ANSI requirements
- Wire rope construction
- Wire rope type and inspection
- Mock rigging meeting
- Slings (nylon and steel)
- Rigging hardware and accessories
- Center of gravity issues
- Calculating basic load weights, angles, and lifts
- Safe rigging practices
- Types of rope damage
- Knowing and understanding hand signals
- Securing the load
- Unsafe conditions