Rigger Training

The Rigger Training Course provides participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to safely prepare, rig, control, and assist with lifting operations. The course focuses on load assessment, selection and inspection of lifting accessories, sling configurations, load control, standard hand signals, communication with crane operators, and safe working practices during lifting activities. The course is aligned with applicable Saudi Arabian occupational health and safety requirements and internationally recognized rigging, lifting, and HSE standards and best practices and can be delivered under accreditation from recognized Saudi and international training and certification providers, as applicable.

What you will learn:

Introduction to Rigger Roles and Responsibilities
Basic Rigging and Lifting Terminology
Hazards Associated with Rigging and Lifting Operations
Risk Assessment and Pre-Lift Safety Requirements
Understanding Lifting Plans and Lift Categories
Load Weight and Load Characteristics
Identification of Load Centre of Gravity
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
Types and Selection of Slings
Wire Rope, Chain, and Synthetic Web Slings
Shackles, Hooks, Eyebolts, and Other Rigging Accessories
Pre-Use Inspection of Lifting Gear and Accessories
Identification and Rejection of Defective Rigging Equipment
Lifting Equipment Certification and Inspection Requirements
Sling Configurations and Hitch Types
Sling Angles and Their Effect on Load Capacity
Basic Rigging and Load Capacity Calculations
Correct Rigging and Attachment of Loads
Load Balancing and Stability
Use of Tag Lines and Load-Control Techniques
Standard Crane Hand Signals
Radio and Verbal Communication During Lifting
Communication Between Rigger, Signalman, and Crane Operator
Suspended Load and Line-of-Fire Hazards
Establishing and Maintaining Exclusion Zones
Safe Lifting, Movement, and Landing of Loads
Blind Lift and Restricted-Visibility Operations
Awareness of Critical and Complex Lifts
Environmental and Weather Considerations
Emergency Response and Stop-Work Requirements
Practical Rigging, Sling Selection, and Hand-Signal Exercises
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