Rigging - 8hr Expanded/Hands-On Course Description : Safety Management Systems

Rigging - 8hr Expanded/Hands-On

Overview: Employees who work offshore and whose job requires them to handle material of all shapes, sizes and configuration are provided training and education in the skills needed to properly perform this job function. Students learn the recommended safe rigging practices and procedures used for offshore rigs, platforms, boats, and helicopters as defined by API RP 2D 5th edition.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:

Cargo manifest, reference manual, and certification tag weight load calculations
Vessel loading and unloading

Rigging Hardware

Sheaves, Blocks identification and inspection
Hooks, Safety Devices
Rings, Links, Swivels
Shackle inspection and application
Turnbuckle recognition
Spreader bar hands on lifting application
Cable Clip identification and inspection
Pad eyes, eyebolts, and other attachment points

Slings & lifting devices

Billy Pugh Personnel Transfer basket daily and quarterly inspection
Safe working limits involving wire and synthetic slings
Sling types, configuration and angles

Procedures and Precautions

Load control/taglines
Lift Planning involving JSA and pre-job safety meeting
Inspection/rejection criteria
Unbinding loads
Personnel transfer
Sling handling and storage

Advanced rigging safety

Pinch points and body positions
Personal protective equipment
Advanced rigging signals/communications
Load stability calculations using CBT training and rigging cards

CFR Reference: API RP 2D 5th edition

Course Required By: MMS, Coast Guard, OSHA

Written Exam: Regulatory required with a minimum score of 70%. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining: Student is responsible for retraining every four years.

Location: Only offered at our Lafayette location.

Course Price: $173

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