Lifting & Rigging Equipment

Course Introduction

This comprehensive 5-day course focuses on the safe use, inspection, and maintenance of lifting and rigging equipment in industrial environments. Participants will learn best practices for lifting operations, proper rigging techniques, equipment inspection, and compliance with safety standards to reduce risks and prevent accidents.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

    Understand the fundamentals of lifting and rigging operations.

    Identify different types of lifting and rigging equipment and their applications.

    Perform pre-use inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability.

    Apply safe rigging practices and calculate load capacities.

    Comply with relevant safety regulations and standards.

    Recognize potential hazards and implement risk control measures.

Target Audience

    Rigging and lifting operators

    Maintenance personnel

    Engineers and supervisors involved in lifting operations

    Safety officers and inspectors

    Warehouse and logistics staff.

Daily Topics

Day 1: Introduction to Lifting & Rigging Operations

    Overview of lifting and rigging

    Types of lifting equipment (cranes, hoists, slings, shackles)

    Types of rigging hardware (hooks, chains, ropes, pulleys)

    Lifting terms and definitions

    Legal and regulatory requirements

Practical Session:

    Identifying lifting and rigging equipment

Day 2: Rigging Equipment and Accessories

    Types of rigging accessories and their uses

    Load-rated hardware and safety factors

    Understanding lifting slings (wire rope, chain, synthetic)

    Inspection and rejection criteria for rigging equipment

    Storage and maintenance of rigging equipment

Practical Session:

    Equipment identification and inspection exercises

Day 3: Safe Lifting Practices and Load Calculations

    Principles of safe lifting

    Center of gravity and load balance

    Load capacity and sling angle calculations

    Risk assessment and hazard identification

    Lift planning and documentation

Practical Session:

    Hands-on load calculation exercises

Day 4: Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

    Pre-use inspection checklist

    Common defects and failure causes

    Routine maintenance of lifting equipment

    Safe storage practices

    Record-keeping and reporting requirements

Practical Session:

    Conducting pre-use inspections

Day 5: Advanced Lifting Operations and Safety Measures

    Complex lifting scenarios (multi-point lifts, tandem lifts)

    Working with heavy loads and unusual shapes

    Emergency procedures and accident response

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) for lifting operations

    Case studies of lifting incidents and lessons learned

Practical Session:

    Simulating a lifting operation and troubleshooting issues

Course Assessment:

    Daily quizzes

    Practical assessments on lifting and rigging operations

Certification:

Participants will receive a Certificate in Lifting & Rigging Equipment Safety upon successful completion of the course.

For registration & more information please contact

NAYEL Training Centre 

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