This course covers the competency of a Rigger under LOLER 98 and is designed to assess all areas including pre-use inspection, safe usage and correct after use cleaning and storage of lifting equipment.  Hands-on practical assessment in Safe Rigging, Slinging Techniques and Lifting Procedures are the core element of this course.  Risk Assessment and Method Statements are covered in detail, and candidates will be expected to produce their own satisfactory Risk Assessment & Method Statement prior to the practical elements.

The Assessment is conducted unaided except for safety intervention.

The course is generally recognised as a requirement for all personnel involved in Rigging and Slinging for lifting.
Training of Riggers and Slingers is carried out when appropriate with a crane and a driver, in order that the requirements of the following specifications shall be met:  

Includes assessment on:

•    Equipment inspection
•    Rigging loft usage
•    Slinging techniques
•    Portable lifting equipment
•    Lifting accessories
•    Risk Assessment procedures
•    Method statements

Course Length and Frequency

This is a two-day practical assessment       
Courses are scheduled by demand

Course Pre-Requirement

Delegates are to be OPITO stage 2 qualified, or must have a minimum of 2 years continual experience supported by a Company testimony.

Assessment Content

Test Paper
(To give candidates and tutor an appreciation of candidate’s inherent knowledge of subject)

Legislation    

•    LOLER   
•    Health & Safety at Work
•    British Standards 7121 Part 1, 2 and 11
•    Directives
•    Company procedures
•    Permit to Work

Equipment Pre-use Inspection

•    As carried out by a Competent Person
•    Inspection - intervals
•    Inspection & Testing    
•    Colour Code Systems (where used)
•    Safety Management Systems (LOLER)
•    Code of Practice for safe use of lifting equipment

Correct Use - Slings and Lifting Equipment

•    Methods of slinging
•    Variance of SWL i.e. choke hitch, basket hitch etc.
•    Selections - effect of angles, use of charts
•    Multi-legged slings
•    Markings

Assessment of loads

•    Estimation of weight -  centre of gravity
•    Shock loading - its effects
•    Different types of lifting equipment, their functions and possible failings

Deck Awareness

•    Planning and Rigging Operations
•    Erection of lifting equipment
•    Correct slinging of loads etc.
•    Practical assessment

Workshops Area

•    (2 Days Practical carried out on Rigging Module)
•    Hand signals, slings, (wire rope & webbing) Lifting Gear, Chain Blocks, Tirfors etc.

Safe Slinging

Tutor / pupil queries / questions and discussions on the course topics covered

Final test paper

(All questions relate to subjects and equipment covered by the course)

We exercise a policy of equal opportunity in training.
All programmes run subject to satisfactory enrolment.  This information is issued without prejudice to the right of EnerMech Safety Training Consultants Ltd to make such modifications to the matters dealt with, as it considers necessary without prior notice.

Certification
An Enermech Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.