COURSE GOALS

Rigging, Lifting & Slinging operations on Oil and Gas, Construction and Engineering sites are carried out worldwide on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the results when things go wrong can be both dangerous and catastrophic to lives and equipment. This course will enhance the skills of personnel who perform Rigging, Lifting & Slinging activities using Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories to the recognized industry standards, including the current Rigging/ Moving Loads Regulations and legislation.

COURSE TARGET

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Use of hand signals
  • Use of Chain Slings
  • The types and grades of chains
  • The use of SWL Charts
  • Slinging with chain slings and collar chains
  • The do’s and don’ts of slinging with chains Rope Slings
  • Synthetic slings and wire rope construction and grades
  • Types in general use and their applications
  • Calculating tension to weight at various angles
  • Working angles and SWL Charts
  • Do’s and don’ts of synthetic slings and wire ropes in slinging
  • The types of slings in use and their applications
  • Identification of SWL
  • The do’s and don’ts of slinging with synthetic slings
  • Safety Standards and Legislation pertaining to slinging
  • Testing, storing and using chain, synthetic slings and wire rope
  • Slings emphasizing safe working methods
  • The basic principles of handling moving loads
  • Using eye bolts and shackles etc. when lifting
  • Appreciation of working with cranes and the correct use of hand signals
  • Calculating weights and centers of gravity loads

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