Course code:
Duration: 3 days
Trainees per class: 5
Certificate validity: 3 years
1. Course Overview
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to rig loads and give signals during lifting operations. It focuses on hazard identification, selection and inspection of lifting accessories, safe rigging techniques and effective coordination with lifting equipment operators.
2. Target Participants
Workers involved in rigging, securing and releasing loads.
Personnel assigned to act as banksmen or signal persons during lifting operations.
Personnel involved in transporting, installing and moving equipment or materials.
Work supervisors and safety personnel involved in lifting activities.
3. Course Outline
Safety principles for lifting operations.
Hazard identification and risk assessment during rigging activities.
Types of wire ropes, slings, shackles, hooks and lifting accessories.
Inspection of lifting accessories, working load limits and identification of defects.
Determining load weight, centre of gravity and lifting points.
Safe methods for rigging, securing and releasing loads.
Sling angles, load distribution and factors affecting sling capacity.
Standard lifting signals and correct signal communication.
Coordination between the rigger, banksman and lifting equipment operator.
Control of lifting areas, prevention of dropped loads and exclusion of personnel from danger zones.
Response to abnormal situations and practical rigging and signalling exercises.
4. Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to select and inspect suitable lifting accessories, rig loads safely, use standardized lifting signals and coordinate effectively with lifting equipment operators to reduce risks during lifting operations.
5. Training Method
The course combines classroom instruction and practical exercises, focusing on lifting accessory inspection, rigging techniques, signal communication and coordination during typical lifting scenarios.
6. Duration and Certification
Course duration, prerequisites, assessment requirements and certification are subject to the applicable training program and the requirements of the training provider.
7. Course Registration
Please contact SEPD for information on the training program, schedule and course arrangements.
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