Lift Work Hoisting & Rigging Training Course
Hoisting and Rigging is a serious responsibility that requires proper training. Failure to adequately rig a load can lead to unwanted costs.
Incidents involving unsafe rigging are preventable.
Our course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skill to properly rig a load.
Course Information
This course has been built into four logical modules:
- Hoisting and Rigging Hazards
- Safe Working Loads (SWLs)
- Hoisting and Rigging Equipment
- Lift Classification and Requirements
- Summary (Written & Practical Testing)
Course Syllabus
- Identify common hoisting and rigging hazards
- Work through a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Explain safe working loads
- Demonstrate load calculations
- Review sling angle factors
- Select, inspect, and use the appropriate hardware and slings for a lift
- Review safe rigging practices
- Recall the hand signals outlined in CSA Standards
Legislative Reference
Ont. Reg. 851 – Industrial Establishments s. 51(2)
Ont. Reg. 213/91 Construction Projects s. 150
CAN/CSA-C22.2: Safety Code for Material Hoists
ISO 16715:2014 – Hand Signals Used with Cranes
Target Audience
Operators, Supervisors and Safety Professionals
