Basic Rigger Training
Rigger training has become widely marketed due to OSHA 1926.1400 in the USA and is gaining steam in Canada and other countries. This course and qualification can benefit management personnel who oversee crane operations and lifts but mainly is called for those communicating crane operations to the operator under "properly trained" clauses in federal, state, or provincial regulations.
The ITI Qualified Rigger Prep Course is conducted by ITI’s Qualified Trainer and Evaluator and prepares participants to take the ITI Qualified Rigger Written and Practical Exams. Candidates include riggers who are required to be qualified, meeting the new OSHA 1926.1400 Rule. The test prep course is conducted in two days with the written and practical exams being administered on the third day.
Course Subjects
- Slings & Rigging
- Hardware Identification & Inspection
- Rigging Equipment Capacities
- Sling Hitches & Capacities
- Hitch Configurations
- Sling Angles & Tensions
- Load Weight Estimation
- Center of Gravity
- Sling Protection
- Knots & Tagline Use
- Chain Fall Drifting
- Load Turning
- Winches & Blocks
- Applicable Federal, State, and Provincial Regulations & Standards
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Signal Person Training
Signal person training has become widely marketed due to OSHA 1926.1400 in the USA and is gaining steam in Canada and other countries. This course and qualification can benefit management personnel who oversee crane operations and lifts but mainly is called for those communicating crane operations to the operator under "properly trained" clauses in federal, state, or provincial regulations.
The ITI Qualified Signal Person Prep Course is conducted by ITI’s Qualified Instructor and Evaluator. It prepares participants to take the ITI Qualified Signal Person Written and Practical Exams. Candidates include signalpersons, who are required to be qualified, meeting the OSHA 1926.1400 Rule. The test prep course is conducted in a four hour session with the written and practical exams administered the same day.
Course Subjects
- Hand Signals
- Standard Voice Communication
- Basic Understanding of Crane Operations, Limitations & Capacities
- Site Considerations, Safety Issues, & Hazards
- Applicable Federal, State, and Provincial Regulations & Standards
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