Course Overview

Rigging, Lifting & Slinging operations on Oil and Gas, Construction and Engineering sites are carried out worldwide on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the results when things go wrong can be both dangerous and catastrophic to lives and equipment. This course will enhance the skills of personnel who perform Rigging, Lifting & Slinging activities using Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories to the recognized industry standards, including the current Rigging/ Moving Loads Regulations and legislation. This course will promote the best industry practice in Rigging, Slinging & Lifting methodology and Inspection of Equipment and work to the requirements of safe use of lifting equipment. Depending on the client requirements we offer a wide variety of Rigging, Lifting & Slinging courses to suit all levels of experience and knowledge such as Basic Rigging & Lifting, Banks-man-Slinger Training Course, Rigger 3, Rigger 2, and Rigger 1 advance level.

Who Should Attend? 

For all personnel involved in rigging and slinging operations. In addition, Crane and forklift operators, supervisors, HSE advisors, and safety reps can benefit from this course.

Course Outline: 

Communication 

• Use of hand signals

• Use of Chain Slings

• The types and grades of chains

• The use of SWL Charts

• Slinging with chain slings and collar chains

• The dos and don’ts of slinging with chains Rope Slings

• Synthetic slings and wire rope construction and grades

• Types in general use and their applications

• Calculating tension to weight at various angles

• Working angles and SWL Charts

• Dos and don’ts of synthetic slings and wire ropes in slinging

Synthetic Slings 

• The types of slings in use and their applications.

• Identification of SWL.

• The dos and don’ts of slinging with synthetic slings.

General

• Safety Standards and Legislation pertaining to slinging.

• Testing, storing and using chain, synthetic slings and wire rope.

• Slings emphasizing safe working methods.

• The basic principles of handling moving loads.

• Using eye bolts and shackles etc. when lifting.

• Appreciation of working with cranes and the correct use of hand signals.

• Calculating weights and centers of gravity loads.

Practical Slinging and Operating – The Principle of Slinging 

• Estimating the weights of various objects – the seen and hidden factors.

• affecting the weights.

• Selection of correct equipment.

• Correct use of sling angles.

• Safe working load – correct sling angle.

• Checking of slings.

• Centre of gravity of the load Correct load distribution.

• Accident prevention – precautions to be taken to prevent load slipping and safeguards against out of balance effects

Duration: 2 Days

Assessment:

The exam is 30 questions long and will test practically your knowledge of the information covered throughout the course. You must make a score of at least 70% to pass this course.