Description
The kit contains:
Rigger & Signal Person Spiral- contains instructor guide and instructor tips
Thumb Drive- contains PowerPoint presentation, forms, and regulations
+ Basic Rigging Supply Bucket – contains two each Synthetic Sling, Wire Rope sling, Green Round Sling, ¾ inch Shackle, 1 ton Swivel Hook, Turnbuckle, Eye-Bolts.
Plus, a set of 10 knot tying packs, two sling tying set-ups, a chain sling, calculator, and tape measure.
*In order to comply with CTS training standards, each trainee must have their own study guide. All material is protected by copyright law and may not be copied or reproduced.
All training offered by Certified Training and Safety consists of a combination of formal instruction (lecture, discussion, interactive learning, video, and written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the trainee’s performance in the workplace. Upon successful completion of training, the trainee’s supervisor or training department will be provided a Certificate of Training – Walle Card
(All classroom and hands-on evaluations are available upon request.)
CTS Certification expires after 3 years and will require recertification training.
Course Objective: The objective of this program is to assist the employer in producing a qualified rigger & signal person.
This is a three-step process:
1. Providing the theory, hazards, and safe work practices of a rigger & signal person.
2. Providing the opportunity to practice rigging and guiding a load.
3. Having a Qualified person evaluate the trained worker to determine competency.
Qualified Rigger/Signal Person training complies with training requirements established by The Occupational Safety & Health Act, Subpart H, Section 1926 Materials Handling and Subpart CC Section 1926 Cranes and Derricks in Construction.
Employers must use qualified riggers during hoisting activities for assembly and disassembly work (1926.1404(r)(1)). Additionally, qualified riggers are required whenever workers are within the fall zone and hooking, unhooking, or guiding a load, or doing the initial connection of a load to a component or structure (1926.1425(c)).
Signal person must be provided in each of the following situations:
OSHA Signal Person Required: 1926.1419
OSHA Signal Person Qualification: 1926.1428
1. The point of operation, meaning the load travel or the area near or at load placement, is not in full view of the operator.
2. When the equipment is traveling, the view in the direction of travel is obstructed.
3. Due to site specific safety concerns, either the operator or the person handling the load determines that it is necessary.
Other Standards used in the program:
ANSI A10.42 – 2000
AMSE B30 Standards
U.S. Army Corp. Engineers Manual – EM 385-1-1
Topics Presented in Class:
1. Regulation
2. Definitions
3. Why is safety important
4. Signal Person Section One
a. Requirements
b. Qualification
c. Hands Signal Activity – Demonstration – Practice
d. Voice Signal Activity – Demonstration – Practice
5. Qualified Rigger
a. Requirements
b. Qualification
c. Critical Operation Examples
d. Definitions
6. Rigging Plan
a. Weight
i. Locating Weight of a Load
ii. Calculating Weight of a Load
b. Capacities
i. Legible Capacity Tags
ii. Rigging Hardware – WLL
c. Retaining Control
i. Hitches
1. Straight/Vertical
2. Basket
3. Choker
4. Double Wrap choker
5. Double Wrap Basket
6. Inverted Basket
7. Sling Tension – Sling Angle
8. D:d Ratio
9. Load Share
10.Tag Lines
11.Knots
12.Center of Gravity
a. Locating and Calculating Center of Gravity
13.Common Sling Materials – Components and Inspections
a. Wire Rope
b. Synthetic Flat (Web)
c. Synthetic Round
d. Chain
14.Softeners
15.Rigging Hardware and Inspections
a. Hooks
b. Shackles
c. Wedge Sockets
d. Wire Rope Clips
e. Eye Bolts
f. Rigging Plates and Links
g. Lifting Lugs
h. Turnbuckle
i. Plate Clamps
j. Overhaul Ball
16.Jacks
17.Rollers
18.Blocking & Cribbing
19.Cranes and Rigging
20.Crane Setup, Limitation, Hazards
21.Forklift Setup – Rigging Attachments
22.Environmental Hazards
23.Workplace Inspection
24.Fit For Duty
25.PPE
26.Power Lines
27.Emergency Action Plan
28.General Rigging Safety and Review
29.Rigger Lift Plan Assignment
30.Written Exam
Qualified Rigger/Signal Person Hands-on and Evaluation
1. Rigger/Signal Person Evaluation
a. Evaluate trainee on rigging inspections, rigging techniques, and hand signals.
b. Review evaluation with trainee
