SLINGING & RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING
Course Introduction
This course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills in safe rigging and slinging for lifting equipment, accessories, and operations. It also covers legal requirements, inspection, maintenance, and safe working load (SWL) practices to ensure compliance and safety in lifting activities.
Objectives
- Understand rigging & slinging safety standards.
- Learn inspection, care, and use of lifting equipment.
- Apply correct rigging tools, devices, and techniques.
- Identify hazards and adopt safe lifting practices.
- Strengthen communication using signals during lifting operations.
Who Should Attend
- Riggers & Slingers
- Crane Operators
- Safety Officers
- Anyone involved in lifting & rigging operations
Lessons Module
Day 1: Theory
- Hoisting & Rigging Hazards
- Fibre Ropes, Knots & Hitches (WLL, care, inspection)
- Hardware, Wire Rope & Slings (configurations, angles, centre of gravity, rigging hardware)
Day 2: Application
- Rigging Tools & Devices (jacks, hoists, winches, anchorage points)
- Crane Operations (responsibilities, hazards, setup, signalling, safe procedures)
Benefits
- Recognize hoisting & rigging hazards
- Improve knowledge of rigging tools, devices & cranes
- Learn correct rope use, knots & communication signals
- Apply safe lifting procedures in real operations
- Enhance safety awareness & compliance with legal standards
- 2 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Interactive Lectures
- Group Discussions
- Practical Exercises & Hands-on Activities
