LEEA BASIC RIGGING
AIM
This is a basic rigging course designed to suit the requirements of learners who have limited or no knowledge of Rigging, Lifting and Slinging Techniques.
Pre-Requisite
No previous experience required.
Course Duration
5 days.
Maximum Number
6 persons.
Training Aids
Lecture notes, audio visual presentation and specific items of rigging equipment.
Assessment
Written and practical test.
Certification
On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a LEEA certificate.
Additional Information
Meeting the needs and expectations of service users is of the highest priority to our staff. Therefore if you have any concerns or wish to make a comment about the service please contact: info@NETA.co.uk
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of this course the learner will be capable of:
- Being aware of the statutory requirements, regulations and approved codes of practices regarding rigging equipment together with the learners obligations to Site Safety
- Identifying basic equipment used in rigging
- Using basic items of rigging equipment safely and effectively
- Selecting and using the correct equipment for the task
- Inspection and use of different types of lifting equipment
- Calculations required in rigging to include weight calculation, required angles, how to use sling charts
- Tying knots, bends and hitches
- Lifting safely both out of balance loads, balanced loads and tandem lifting.
COURSE SYLLABUS
- Rigging principles and terminology
- Relevant legislation and ACOPs
- Safe systems of work
- Risk assessment, planning and control of lifting operations
- Ensure the area is suitable for lifting activities
- Lifting equipment pre and post use inspection, including certification
- Safe and correct use of different types of lifting equipment
- Selection of the appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads
- Lifting accessories and their applications
- Sling various loads including balanced, unbalance and loose
- Equipment identification and selection
- Weight identification, different ways to calculate the loads weight
- Carry out lifts to given instructions
- Placement of and setting down loads
- Disconnection of lifting accessories from the load
- Use of recommended hand signals and radios
- Keep within safe working parameters
- Awareness of crane operating principles
- Awareness of conflicting activities
- Environmental factors that could influence lifting operations
- Correct procedure for the storage of lifting equipment
- Awareness of manual handling
- Appreciation of dynamic factors
- Typing knots, bends and hitches – their uses and applications
- Typical types of lifting equipment and accessories that the candidate would use will include:
- Chain slings
- Wire rope slings
- Fibre slings
- Shackles
- Eyebolts
- Master links
- Chainblocks
- Pullifts
- Tirfors & tirfor wires
- Beam clamps
- Beam trolleys
- Jacks etc.
Recapitulation and Written Examination
