In many industries, when the movement of a large object is required, a crane is brought in to help lift the load. In many ways, cranes are helpful and convenient pieces of equipment. But we can\u2019t forget that cranes are also dangerous, especially when the load they will be carrying has not been rigged properly.<\/p>\n
In April 2016, a man and his son were the victims of a crane incident in downtown Montreal while washing the windows of a nearby building. The 20-metre long crane, which was mounted on a boom truck, overturned until it came to rest in a vertical position. During the tip-over, the father fell more than five storeys and was trapped under the boom of the crane. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His son suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Additionally, almost 50 gallons of gas leaked from the crane, creating a fire and explosion hazard that endangered the public. Several eye witnesses were also treated for shock.<\/p>\n
As is evident in this incident, the lives of crane operators and riggers are not the only lives at risk when cranes malfunction. Although no passersby suffered any serious injuries, this incident illustrates how easy it can be for the lives of the public and even other ground personnel working on site, such as construction workers, electricians, welders, cutters, and miners, to be put in danger. In fact, the majority of fatal incidents involving cranes are a result of loads falling from heights onto workers below. As crane operators, we owe it to our co-workers and those around us to understand and respect our machine and practice safe operating, rigging, and slinging procedures.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest responsibilities of crane operators is rigging. Rigging loads is a skilled art, as well as an engineering discipline. The very nature of lifting, moving, and holding loads implies a certain risk, which through training and experience can be minimized. This course provides an overview of many aspects of safe load rigging. The material has been designed for rigging and supervisory personnel who work with all types of hoisting equipment. It is intended as a supplement to practical hands-on training and adequate practice opportunities to develop and maintain rigging skills. By the end of this course, you should be able to demonstrate the physical skills of rigging as well as the sound judgement required. With your cooperation, knowledgeable skilled riggers will become the norm.<\/p>\n
This online Rigging and Slinging Safety course includes 5 modules covering practices and techniques to safely sling and rig loads according to the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Z150-98 regulation, which is applicable across Canada. It also adheres to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards.<\/p>\n
Module 1: Rules and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n The question of responsibility for the various aspects of any hoisting Module 2: Wire Ropes and Rigging<\/strong><\/p>\n A wide variety of high tensile, highly durable wire ropes are used in Module 3: Load Rigging Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n Being able to identify and use the proper rigging hitch and\/or sling Module 4: Rigging Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you can safely rig a load, you must understand the hardware Module 5: Crane and Hoist Hand Signals<\/strong><\/p>\n Signallers direct the movement of suspended loads around other Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n The course is presented with voiceover narration, and features Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n A 68-page .pdf booklet is available to print and reference while viewing Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection What is Respiratory Protection ? Respiratory protection focuses on safeguarding workers from airborne contaminants such as dusts, fumes, mists, vapours, and harmful gases. Understanding respiratory hazards and how they affect the body is a critical component of workplace safety. Proper respirator selection, fit, and care are necessary to ensure equipment functions […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":81741,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"course_tag":[2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022],"course_category":[1950],"course_filters":[1951],"course_language":[],"class_list":["post-81738","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_tag-communicating-with-others","course_tag-communication","course_tag-health","course_tag-health-and-safety-training","course_tag-hsc","course_tag-hsr","course_tag-training","course_category-online-safety-courses","course_filters-safety"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\noperation is too often unclear to all parties involved. To help clarify
\nthese responsibilities, this module outlines the specific responsibilities
\nof crane owners, operators, and site supervisors. It also explains the
\nrequirements for pre-planning a lift and conducting hazard assessments,
\na legal requirement in most jurisdictions.<\/p>\n
\nindustry today, and it\u2019s important that riggers can identify what the
\nbest rope for the job is. This module explains how wire ropes are
\nconstructed, their different characteristics, and replacement and
\ninstallation techniques. It also addresses safety factors, shock-loading,
\nSafe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL), wire rope
\ninspections, and wire rope lubrication.<\/p>\n
\nconfiguration is a crucial part of load handling. This module describes
\nthe most common rigging hitches and sling configurations and the
\ncautions related to each type of both wire rope and synthetic
\nconstruction. It also teaches riggers how to read a sling capacity chart,
\nand it discusses why sling angles are critical. The module also explains
\nhow to determine the D\/d ratio and covers the use of softeners, sling
\ninspection and replacement, and the use, care, and capacity of hoisting
\nchains. Finally, it covers the relationship between load centre of gravity
\nand sling location, removing slings properly, and the effect wind has on
\na load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nyou’ll be using. This module explains the use, standards, and inspection
\ncriteria of a variety of rigging hardware including spreader bars, lift
\nbeams, hooks, shackles, and eyebolts. It also describes the proper
\ninstallation techniques for wedge socket terminations, describes
\nstandards and inspection criteria for sheaves and hoist drums, and
\ndescribes common wire rope termination efficiencies.<\/p>\n
\nworkers. If there is a miscommunication between the signaller and the
\ncrane operator, the results could be disastrous. This module describes
\nthe responsibilities of the signaller, demonstrates standard crane hand
\nsignals, and provides critical signalling tips.<\/p>\n
\nphotographs, videos, animated graphics, and activities to enhance the
\neducational experience.<\/p>\n
\nthe online course. These print materials contain a summary of the
\ninformation presented in the course and provide space for recording
\nyour own notes. They also include a sample wire rope sling capacity
\nchart and many other sample charts for various pieces of rigging
\nhardware, such as polyester round slings, shackles, hoist rings, and
\nmore. The print materials are also available after the training is
\ncompleted and can be downloaded from the account home page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRIGGING AND SLINGING SAFETY ONLINE COURSE TOPICS<\/h3>\n
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