The loads that cranes lift can come in all shapes and sizes, but they can all cause serious problems if they are mishandled. Loads that have been improperly rigged can be dumped on the ground, start to spin, or swing out of control, all of which creates hazards for anything or anyone near them. This online Rigging Safety course is designed to review the hazards associated with rigging and moving loads, and discuss the equipment and safe work practices that employees should use to avoid them.

This online Rigging Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments course covers the following topics:

• Rigging and crane safety
• Choosing the right sling for the load
• Types of hitches and how to use them
• Standard hand signals
• Lifting, moving and lowering a load safely
• And more

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.