Course Introduction:

To instruct all personnel involved in crane operations, rigging and slinging operations, riggers, maintenance personnel, maintenance supervisors, deck crew etc., to guide crane operators by hand and radio signals in both good and restricted visibility. To ensure delegates have an understanding of the legal requirements pertaining to rigging and crane operations, the requirements for pre-use inspections and discard criteria of lifting equipment safely and not exceed the load limit imposed on them.

Course Target Audience:

The course is aimed at personnel who are involved in rigging and crane operations at all levels.

Course Objective:

This course is designed for delegates to complete these two essential courses in 4-days.

The course encompasses the same theoretical and practical content but removes all elements of duplication, i.e., Lifting Operations Regulations, Planning, Risk Assessment, etc.

Course delivery:

Duration – 2 Days (Theory and practical session)

Topics Covered:

Introduction & Rigging:

  • Registration
  • Course Aims
  • Content Overview
  • Introduction to Lifting Operations & Equipment
  • Legislation, Regulations and Safety Issues
  • Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
  • Training and Competence Process
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Predominant Legislation, Regulations, Standards and Guidance (including LOLER)
  • Loads
  • Positioning & Installation
  • Rigging Hazard Awareness.
  • Rules for Rigging Safety.
  • Rigging equipment for material handling.
  • Disposal of waste materials.
  • Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Materials Handling.
  • Safe Rigging Practices.
  • Job Site Considerations.
  • Rigging Selection.
  • The Users Responsibilities.

Banksman

  • Understand roles and responsibilities of Banksman,
  • Ensure the safe passage of reversing vehicles in confined spaces,
  • Identify areas of danger within the site,
  • Demonstrate site rules and recommended code of signals,
  • Guide large goods vehicles, both rigid and articulated, using the above code of signals.
  • Understand importance of communication.

Slinging

  • Basic Sling Operating Practices.
  • Sling types.
  • Sling and lifting device pre-use inspection.
  • Safety during the lift.
  • After the lift.
  • Conclusion
  • Principles of Training Process
  • Adult learning principles

Lifting Equipment:

  • Wire Rope Slings
  • Storage and Control of Portable Lifting Equipment
  • The Working Environment, Safe Positioning, Barriers and Hands Safe / Hands Free Lifting
  • Man-made Fiber Slings
  • Chain Slings
  • Shackles
  • Eyebolts
  • Hooks & Spread Beams
  • Containers & CCC’s
  • Personal Transfer
  • Routine Lifts
  • Simple None-Routine Lifts
  • Complicated Non-Routine Lifts
  • Complex Non-Routine Lifts
  • Planning a Lift

Lifting Equipment –Rigger:

  • Manual & Powered Hoists
  • Communications and visibility Planning
  • Equipment identification and Selection
  • Wire Rope Hoists
  • Beam Clamps
  • Basic Principles of Crane Operations
  • Assessment of candidate performing role of Banksman & Slinger
  • Beam Trolleys
  • Plate Clamps
  • Sheave Blocks
  • Winches and Wire Ropes
  • Jacks
  • Rigging Screws / Turnbuckles
  • Knowledge Test Paper

Pre-ISE Inspection:

  • Instructor Demonstration
  • Delegate Exercise

Course Certification:

  • Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Falcon MSL Training certificate featuring the course title, dates, and venue.

Instructional Method:

  • Lecture
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Group Discussions
  • Question and Answer Session
  • Demonstration

Equipment Used:

  • Computer/Laptop
  • DVD

Assessment:

  • Written Assessment is in the form of Multiple Choice quiz and passing percentage 80%
  • Practical Assessment with the passing percentage of 100%
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