Rigging and strapping

Course Description:

Personnel involved in material handling, manual rigging, slinging and lifting operations.

Goals

Providing knowledge and practical skills in the selection and correct use of equipment, signalling and communication, as well as in following the lifting plan.

Training program:

Content

  • Legislation (WB)
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • PUWER 98 Provision and use of work equipment
  • LOLER 98 Rules for carrying out lifting operations.
  • Legislation and regulations
  • Definitions and principles of lifting equipment
  • Selection of equipment
  • Tests and checks
  • Visual checks
  • Precautions before lifting work
  • Safe use of equipment
  • Safety Tips
  • General applications
  • Theory and practical testing