Qualified Rigger/Signal Person Instructor Kit

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.

Topics Presented in Class:

1. Definitions
2. Hand Signals
3. Rigging Plan
   1. Weight
   2. Capacities
   3. Retaining Control
4. Hitches
   1. Straight/Vertical
   2. Basket
   3. Chocker
   4. Double Wrap Chocker
   5. Double Wrap Basket
   6. Inverted Basket
5. Load Share
6. Center of Gravity
7. Practice Rigging Plan
8. Common Sling Materials – Components and Inspections
   1. Wire Rope
   2. Synthetic Flat (Web)
   3. Synthetic Round
   4. Chain
9. Rigging Hardware and Inspections
   1. Hooks
   2. Shackles
   3. Wedge Sockets
   4. Wire Rope Clips
   5. Eye Bolts
10. Cranes
11. Environmental Hazards
12. Power Lines
13. General Rigging Safety and Review
14. Written Exam

Qualified Rigger/Signal Person Hands-on and Evaluation

1. Rigger/Signal Person Evaluation
   1. Evaluate trainee on rigging inspections, rigging techniques, and hand signals

Review evaluation with trainee