Conducted at kistler equipments facility, this course is a combination of classroom and handson instruction. From blocks, capstan hoists, and haul systems to pulling rope, shackles, and slings weve got you covered no matter the situation. Utilize the rigging gear within industry standards and the manufacturers recommendations. Risks of workers falling, or suspended loads falling must be considered. Project name inspector name print inspector signature. Mpi andor us inspection certificate can be supplied on request bow shackles with. The course includes classroom sessions and multiple handson inspection activities. The course covers product application and troubleshooting, field analysis, field inspection processes, fabrication and quality control, wear and abuse prevention, and problemsolving techniques for wire rope, wire rope slings, synthetic web and round. Any lifting gear which fails during an operation must not be moved until an investigation has been carried out.
The purpose of this safety policy and procedure is to establish the methods and guidelines for the safe use of slings throughout company. Defective rigging equipment shall be removed from service. Osha states that the sling, including all fastening and attachments should be inspected by a competent person for damage or defects. You are not required to use a third party for your periodic rigging inspections, and can use any of your employees that consider to be qualified based on experience and training. Rigging gear inspection rigging and crane reference cards. Download, print or send your lifting gear inspection reports as perfectly formatted pdf or csv documents with your company logo and colours. Rigging creates a wide variety of potential safety hazards for. Hoisting and rigging hazards it is important that workers involved with hoisting and rigging activities are trained in both safety and operating procedures. The information covers not only ropes and knots but hoisting equipment from cranes to. Rigging equipment inspection checklist for better rigging safety. Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging.
Rigging gear inspection rev04 instructor guide revisions. All personnel responsible for rigging inspection will benefit from this class. Fill in lifting gear inspection checklists quickly and easily with text fields, sketches, photos, digital signatures and more. Kistler equipment training rigging gear and sling inspection when. And by rigging supply company prior to each use visual inspection by a qualified individual 1 yea r inspection and tested when attached to sling rigging set proof tested to 2 times rated load. Download, print or send any of your inspection records as branded pdf or csv documents. Inspect daily before use and frequently during use. Sixteen hours of intense study covering periodic inspection criteria and techniques for slings and rigging hardware as described in asme b30. Selection, use, inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment. The legal requirements of inspection, thorough examination and test and thorough examination of lifting appliances and lifting gear are summarized in table 1 and table 2 respectively. Rigging equipment inspection checklist for better rigging.
This checklist serves as a guide only, it does not replace or eliminate the need to comply with the requirements set forth in. Rigging gear inspection rigging and crane reference. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to be trained to ensure that the personnel are competent to perform the operation. Customise the rigging equipment inspection checklist with easy draganddrop functionality. Army corps of engineers safety inspection checklist. Available forms include rope log, hardware inspection, tmethod, air supply log, entry permit, incidental command system, ics permits, tactical log, trench rescue inspection, incident command chart, site safety worksheet, technician resource. The training requires a written exam and practical demonstration. Use other forms like equipment issues forms from the same app. Replacement rope as recommended by equipment manufacturer 53. Initial, preusefrequent, and periodic inspections are required for all hoisting and rigging equipment. The following items must be checked and confirmed before selecting rigging components.
Hoisting equipment should be operated only by trained personnel. Approximately half of this course is handson inspection of gear which was actually damaged in the field. Loadlifting rigging inspection register template pdf 56 kb. Rigging gear test, inspection, and marking requirements module. Lifting equipment is a general term used to describe the various items of equipment including pull lifts, chain blocks, tirfors, winches, webbing slings, wire rope slings and chain slings used in rigging and lifting tasks involving a load suspended from or pulled by the equipment. The rigging gear inspector course is designed to build and enhance the skills of the student to become a qualified, inhouse rigging gear inspector.
Certifications andor training records yes no 2 is the exact weight of the load including rigging and all components specified. Any appliance or piece of lifting gear that fails the examination or test must not be used until it is repaired and retested. Equipment verification loose lifting gear inspection mobile crane inspection and testing offshore crane inspection and load test lorry mounted cranehiab certification and many more. Yes no 3 is the crane suitable for the identified lifts in terms of correct. How to tell when its time for new rigging gear us cargo control. Since 1891 bullivants have been providing a comprehensive solution to help our customers operate safely and efficiently. Rigging refers to the use of mechanical loadshifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure a load. This site uses and sets cookies on your computer to help improve this websites performance. Basic rigging workbook training brookhaven national laboratory. You should always inspect your slings before each use. This is a 4 hour course which covers the basics of daily inspections of slings, hoists, and rigging hardware. Slings shall be visually inspected for defects by the person. Prevent damage to equipment, materials and property. This condition may also be indicated by an inner main gear door or doors that do not fully close.
This manual identifies the basic hazards in rigging and hoisting, explains the. This guide manual defines the requirements for the selection, registration, inspection, care and use of lifting and load restraint equipment other than hoists. Bullivants is australias oldest, largest and yet most progressive specialist provider of lifting, rigging, safety and related services to the industrial sector. Eckert arbor global isa board certified master arborist we1785bu. Call to register class scheduling to be determined. Download a printable rigging equipment inspection pdf.
Riggers must also be familiar with the proper inspection and use of slings and other rigging hardware. Is the exact weight of the load including rigging and all components specified. By continuing to use this site without changing your. Lifting loads with rigging predominantly involves working andor load traversing at height. A certificate of training and rigging inspector wallet card will be awarded. If you do not feel that you have any employees that are qualified, bishop lifting also offers training on rigging gear inspection.
You can learn more about these cookies and general information about how to change your cookie settings by clicking here. Utilize appropriate rigging gear suitable for overhead lifting. Instead of handling it inhouse, companies such as sdi pittsborough, progress rail muncie and general motors have turned to tway lifting technical services to keep their rigging inspection documented. Global lifting services nigeria ltd a 100% nigerian owned company was incorporated in may 2002 to provide international standard services in lifting equipment testing and certification as well as lifting equipment supplies. Prior to each use visual inspection by a qualified individual. Added a welcome topic, including narration text, screen text, and the navfac p307 screen picture 6. Sample checklist for lifting plan sn items remarks lifting team and lifting machine. Lifting gear inspection checklist for better lifting gear. Rigging inspection guideline general description preventative maintenance and safety is an on going task, which involves full knowledge of the stage rigging equipment and its capabilities. You may think, there are lots of companies who offer technical rigging inspection services, and while you arent wrong, there arent many rigging services like tway lifting. Rigging hardware ratedcapacity testing for critical lifts. Rigging gear inspection is designed to acquaint personnel riggers with navy requirements for. Enter a page number in the box below to jump to a specific page. Table 3 tabulates the types of forms used for inspections, examinations.
Rigging inspection guideline when heavy or complicated equipment exists we suggest that, in addition to your own periodic inspection, you hire a qualified stage rigging firm to do a full evaluation of your facility on a regular basis. Landing gear inspection checklist and repair guide. Home catalog rigging information inspection of slings. Discuss any required specialized rigging techniques communicate the weight of objects to be lifted identify the cg for unusually shaped objects verify the capacity of all rigging involved discuss any unusual conditions that can affect the safety of the lift verify that all equipment has passed inspection. The lifting safety subject area, found in the brookhaven national laboratory bnl standardsbased management system sbms, governs all lifts conducted at bnl. Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Lifting and rigging training fastenal offers 2 levels of lifting and rigging training.
Rigging hardware sticky post by mountainproductions on april 28, 2016 were back with more inspection tips and procedures, but this time were focusing on rigging hardware, including cm shackles, liftalls slings steelflex and tuflex and wire rope, cm trolleys, and chicago hardware turnbuckles. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine. Industrial rigging inspection services tway lifting. The purpose of this check list is to provide useful reminders to a competent person inspecting suspended scaffold rigging and equipment. The officer responded to the question by saying that it was an emergency. A similar nick is located at six oclock in the zone of maximum tensile stress. These inspection forms will assist you with the continual care, maintenance and compliance of your rigging equipment. The cause of rigging accidents can often be traced to a lack of knowledge on the part of a rigger. Construction approval retest frequency and regulatory is. Slings, a component of hoisting and rigging systems, are used to lift and move loads. Bullivants lifting, rigging, safety, engineering, nata. Manual handlingtask any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or. Module 4 lifting and rigging sm 4 1 introduction a fire officer on a pumper was once asked why he ordered the pumper engineer to drive the 30,000 pound fire apparatus on a road that had a bridge with a 10,000 load limit. Access, complete and sign off on rigging equipment inspection checklists from a mobile, tablet or desktop device.
Once a lift has been planned and approved, the appropriate rigging equipment, including slings, shackles, turnbuckles, and the crane itself, must be selected, inspected, and connected correctly prior to beginning the lift itself. Inspection plan process sling inspection report hoist inspection form lifting clamp survey report minimum recommended clamp inspections. We start with a wide assortment of slings and rigging gear with varying degrees of damage and deficiencies that allows participants to. This guide is intended to help the user include safety in the planning and actual practice of rigging mechanical industry equipment and materials for lifting operations. Where such defects or deterioration are present, the sling shall be immediately removed from service. The rigging gear inspector level iii course is designed for those who have attained a level ii rigging gear inspector qualification from iti. To ensure that personnel responsible for rigging lofts are fully aware of the legislative requirements of lifting. Know the feel, sound and smell of your equipment so that you will know when something is not right. Available forms include rope log, hardware inspection, tmethod, air supply log, entry permit, incidental command system, ics permits, tactical log, trench rescue inspection, incident command chart, site safety worksheet, technician. Conduct regular inspection and maintenance of the rigging gear. Army corps of engineers safety inspection checklist rigging. If the handcrank turns too far in this condition, the gear motor andor dynamic brake may be stopping the gear before it is fully locked down. Changed the title of the module from marking and record requirements to rigging gear test, inspection, and marking requirements 5.
For over 75 years weve provided quality rigging inspection services as a complimentary addon to companies that have chosen us as their rigging and lifting. Inspection of gear correct equipment designed and rated for felling and rigging adequate size and strength for loads working load limits conformed load sep 20, 2016 you should always inspect your slings before each use. Most crane and rigging accidents can be prevented by field personnel following basic safe hoisting and rigging practices. Stay safe and compliant with these rigging gear inspection tips for wire rope, chain slings, synthetic slings. These trolley can only be used in combination with the estil manual. Sample checklist for lifting plan sn items remarks lifting team and lifting machine 1 has a competent lifting team been identified. The thorough inspection of alloy steel chain slings shall be performed by a competent person designated by the employer, and shall include a thorough inspection for wear, defective welds, deformation and increase in length. Participants learn handson with detailed study of rigging gear compliance and rejection criteria so they are capable of recognizing damaged gear and removing it from service before it creates an.