This course gives participants a basic knowledge of the principles related to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry.
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Course Description
Hoisting and Rigging – Basic Safety Training
Course Location: Resident and on-site
Maximum Class Size: 12 Students
Course Duration: 1 day - Classroom and Practical
After completion of this course, you should be able to understand:
- Legislation and Standards
- Employer and Employee Responsibilities
- Hazard Assessment, Elimination, and Control
- Entanglement
- Confined Spaces
- Weather Considerations
- Job Site Rules and Regulations
- PPE
- Communication – Hand Signals
- Choosing the Right Equipment
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Reporting Deficiencies
- Determining the Centre of Gravity
- Safe Operating Envelope
- Minimum Safe Approach Distance
- Load Limitations and Calculations
- Load Control
- Rigging Techniques
After successful completion of this course the student will be issued a certificate of completion.
