Rigging Safety

OCS-3.2



Rigging is a complex operation that requires extensive planning to keep everyone safe. An unstable load, a misinterpreted hand signal, lack of experience, lack of maintenance, and infrequent inspections can all cause incidents. Only trained and qualified individuals should ever attempt to perform rigging operations. This course alone won’t qualify learners to perform rigging, but it provides an overview of rigging operations and their hazards. Learners who successfully complete this course should be able to recognize employee roles in rigging operations, identify tools and equipment used in rigging, and identify types and components of rigging inspections. They should also be able to identify procedures for rigging and lifting loads, and recognize hazards associated with rigging and lifting.