8-HR Rigging Worker Refresher
Course Duration
8 Hours
Course Session
1 Session
Language
English, Spanish
Training Type
Classroom Training
Course Overview
Fast Line Safety Training delivers high-quality, hands-on training at your location and provides the industry’s preferred operator card.
Additional Course Information
What you'll learn
- Review of Rigging Fundamentals
- Updated Safety Procedures & Regulations
- Proper Use of Rigging Hardware
- Safe Lifting Techniques
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assesment
- Crane Signaling & Communication
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Hands-on Training & Practical Exercises
- Improve Job Site Safety & Efficiency
- Enhance Your Rigging Career
CEU Credits Earned
0.8
Continuous Education Units
Who needs this Course?
This course is intended for worker who are:
- Renewing and expired ID Card
- Soon to be expired 16-Hour Rigging Worker or 8-Hour Rigging Worker Refresher
Continue to perform rigging or signaling work in conjunction with the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Recognize Hazards associated to rigging in construction
- Inspect rigging equipment in accordance to ASME, OSHA and manufacturer requirements
- Identify hitch configurations, equipment capacities and basic knots
- Use rigging equipment and hitches in various applications
Learning Links
As per 3316.9.2.2 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for individuals, not hired directly by a licensed rigger to continue to perform rigging or signaling work within the City of New York.
Course Outline
This Course outline provides a general overview of the topics to be covered. The actual course content may be adjusted slightly based on the specific needs and learning styles of the participants
Lesson 1: Introduction to Rigging
Introduction to Rigging – Includes instruction on:
- Inspections
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Use and Installation of rigging equipment
- Hazards associated with rigging
- The relevant sections of the building code and industry practices with regards to rigging
- The traditional uses for rigging in the construciton environment, including:
- Material hoisting
- Suspended Scaffolds
- Industrial Rope Access(IRA)
- Course emphasis is on material hoisting; additional training required for suspended scaffolds and IRA work
Lesson 2: Crane & Rigging Accidents
- Common causes of accidents with cranes
- Historical crane accidents in NYC and other major cities
- Overview of rigging incident statistics for the most current 24-month period
- Failure, injury, death
- Close review of two failure scenarios with emphasis on what went wrong and how the incident could have been prevented
Lesson 3: CFR 29 OSHA 1926 Overview
- Subparts:
- M(Fall Protection)
- CC(Cranes and Derrick in Construction)
Lesson 4: NYC Construction Codes Overview
- Code
- Rules
- Related Department policy statements
- Regulatory notices, Bulletins, and memos, including:
- 2022 Building Code
- Chapter 33
- 1 RCNY 3316-01 & 1 RCNY 3319-01
Lesson 5: NYC DOB Overview
- Administrative standard operating procedures
- Policy Procedures Notices
- Permits/Department notifications
- Forms
- Filing and site documents
- Plans
- Inspection checklists/logs and
- Wind and Weather advisories
Lesson 6: Lifting & Lowering Load
Overview of general practices involved with hoisting:
- Steel
- Concrete buckets
- Rebar
- Masonry
- Curtain walls
- Similar items commonly hoisted during construction
Maneuvering and drifting loads
Hazards of:
- Operating in a dense urban environment
- High Winds
- Effects of wind on rigging
- Operating nearpower lines
Prohibition against hoisting over:
- Pedestrian
- Traffic
- Adjoining buildings
- Overhead protection/safety exclusion zones during rigging
Hazard signage for:
- Sidewalk sheds
- Barriers
- Flag persons
Requirements for guardrails and safety netting
Securing rigging platforms during the day and at the end of the shift. When a licensed Rigger or Rigging Foreman is required and to when a critical pick plan is required
Lesson 7: Ropes, Knots & Hitches Overview
- Common types of ropes (Wire and fiber)
- Grades of rope and their application
- Handling of ropes
- Common knots and hitches and their application
- Rope and knot strength
- How hitches and angles impact rope strength
- Review if manufacturer’s rope specifications and limitations
Lesson 8: Rigging Equipment Overview
Overview of common types of rigging equipment their use, handling, strength, and application including:
- Fasteners
- Hooks
- Shackles
- Thimbles
- Eyes
- Other connections and termination of ropes
- Tackle blocks
- Sling
- Come-alongs
- Pulleys
- Chains
Review of manufacturers’ specification & limitations for rigging
Lesson 9: Inspection of Ropes & Rigging Equipment
- Inspection process & safety checklists, including what to inspect, how to inspect, how frequently to inspect
- Identification of wear, defects, and failure signs in all rigging equipment
- Steps to take if hazard discovered
- Maintenance, repair/replacement of rigging equipment, rope, rigging equipment, etc.
Lesson 10: Crane and Hoisting Machine Overview
Overview of common types of cranes, hoisting machines and hazards associated with, including:
- Crush hazards
- Struck by objects
- Fall hazards
- Electrical hazards
Overview of crane and hoisting machine setup, including:
- Ground Conditions
- Tiebacks for mini cranes
- Outrigger cribbing and placement
Lesson 11: Signaling
Communication between workers & supervisors while rigging:
- Radios
- Hand Signals
- Flags, etc.
Lesson 12: General Principals of Fall Protection
- Fall Clearance
- Total Fall Distance Calsulations
- Minimizing Fall Forces
- Guarding Against Falling Object
Lesson 13: Personal Protective Equipment & Fall Arrest Systems
- Inspection Procedures
- Donning & Doffing Harness, and Equipment
- Care of Equipment & Systems
Lesson 14: General Construction Site Hazards
Pricing
Group
Minimum 5 person per class-
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To successfully complete the training, students must:
- Earn a minimum score of 75% on the final evaluation.
- Complete 100% of the required course content.
- Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
- Actively participate in all written and practical learning activities.
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
Please note that no make-up time will be provided for missed assignments or activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rigging Worker Refresher Course?
A Rigging Worker Refresher Course is a specialized training program designed to refresh and update the knowledge and skills of experienced riggers. It focuses on enhancing safety awareness, reviewing critical rigging techniques, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Why is Rigging Worker Refresher Training important?
Rigging work involves inherent risks. Refresher training helps to:
- Improve Safety: Reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
- Enhance Skills: Update techniques, learn new methods, and improve efficiency
- Maintain Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and industry best practices
- Boost Confidence: Reinforce safe work habits and increase confidence on the job site
Who Should Attend a Rigging Refresher Course?
- Experienced riggers seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge
- Riggers required to complete refresher training by their employers
- Supervisors and foremen involved in rigging operations
- Anyone working in industries that utilize rigging
When should I take the Rigging Refresher Course?
You may need to take this course when required by your employer or when you notice a decline in your skills. It is generally recommended that you take this course every 2-4 years.
What are the Prerequisites for a Rigging Refresher Course?
No, you don’t need a driver’s license to use a forklift. But a driver’s license does not qualify you to operate a forklift. OSHA requires you must get special training and a forklift operator’s certification to ensure safe and legal operations.
