8-Hour Rigging Worker Refresher (Classroom)

About This Course

During the training, students will be provided with an overview of OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and ASME rigging standards with a special emphasis on recognition and prevention of hazardous conditions. Additional topics will include instructions on how to visually inspect rigging equipment, basic crane components, crane setup and methods of applying proper rigging hitches. Students will participate in hands-on exercises in which they will be responsible for presenting, installing and using various rigging applications. Hands-on assessment will be made by instructor to determine if each student is capable of applying rope knots, inspect rigging hardware and apply learned rigging lifting techniques. Immediately prior to the end of the course, students will independently participate in a multiple-choice final exam.

What You Will Learn

• Upon completion of this course, the student will 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

Prerequisites & Requirements

• Students attending this course should have previously taken a 16-Hour Rigging Worker or 8-
• Hour Rigging Worker Refresher within the last 4 years from an approved training provider. The
• expired or soon to be expired card must be presented prior to the start of the course. 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.

Attendance Policy

Included