Introduction

Aimed at personnel responsible for the issuing and control of lifting equipment from a Rigging Loft onboard an offshore installation, or a shore-based workplace.

Excellent background knowledge for Rigging/Construction Supervisors and Third Party Inspectors.

Basic Content

• Familiarisation with the various lifting equipment usually found in a Rigging Loft, the way the equipment must be stored, and issued (Tee Card System).
• Inspections that must be carried out before the equipment is used, and how the equipment must be examined and returned to the Rigging Loft after use.
• Various examples of equipment damaged through incorrect usage are shown and discussed.
• Examination of wire rope and webbing slings included.
• Handout material covers LOLER 98 and Example inspections forms and certificates for all equipment generally found in a ‘Rigging Loft’.

Course detail

Initial Test Paper

To give candidates and tutor an appreciation of candidates inherent knowledge of subject.
Legislation     
LOLER
Health & Safety at Work
British Standards 7121 Parts 1, 2 and 3,
EC Directives
Company procedures - Factory’s Act

Examination procedures

Lifting equipment inspection procedures
In-service wear, corrosion, abrasion, etc.
Discard criteria, quarantine areas in Rigging Loft
Critical areas for examination
Culminating in a short test paper.

Clothing:    

For the practical period of this course all candidates are required to provide their own protective clothing i.e. hardhat, safety boots, coveralls, gloves, etc

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