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Qualified Rigger/Signal Person & Equipment Operator Safety Training Program

The Craneman.net Qualified Rigger and Equipment Operator Safety Training Program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform rigging operations and lifting procedures in accordance with OSHA safety standards and industry best practices.

This training includes both classroom instruction as well as practical skills evaluation to ensure participants demonstrate competency in rigging procedures, hazard recognition, equipment inspection, and safe lifting operations.

Program Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Demonstrate safe rigging and lifting practices

• Identify hazards associated with lifting operations

• Properly inspect rigging equipment and lifting hardware

• Determine load weights and safe rigging configurations

• Communicate effectively using standard crane hand signals

• Apply OSHA regulations related to crane and rigging operations

Course Topics

Training includes instruction in:

• Rigging fundamentals and terminology

• Load charts

• Power line safety

• Crane stability

• Wind and Weather conditions

• Boom flex

• Smooth and controlled opperations

• Load weight estimation and center-of-gravity principles

• Sling types and rated capacities

• Shackles, hooks, chains, and lifting hardware

• Pre-lift planning and hazard assessment

• Equipment inspection procedures

• Crane communication and signal procedures

• OSHA regulations and compliance

Applicable OSHA Standards

This training aligns with the following OSHA safety standards:

• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction

• 29 CFR 1926.251 – Rigging Equipment for Material Handling

• 29 CFR 1910.180 – Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes

• 29 CFR 1926.1428 – Signal Person Qualification

Rigging Course Duration

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Classroom Instruction: 6 hours

Practical Skills Evaluation: 2 hours

Total Course Time: Approximately 8 hours

Qualified Crane Operator Course Duration

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Classroom Instruction: 16 hours

Practical Skills Evaluation: 8 hours

Total Course Time: Approximately 24 hours

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training and pass both the written and practical evaluations will receive a Craneman.net Qualified Rigger & Equipment Operator Safety Certification.

Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance.

Outcome

Graduates of this program will possess the knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform rigging and lifting operations while maintaining compliance with OSHA workplace safety standards.