Rigger Training

Rigger Training Overview

Selecting, inspecting, and connecting rigging plays a significant role in safe lifting operations. Proper rigger training gives your personnel the knowledge, skills, and confidence to execute the job correctly.

Our rigger training courses help your employees continuously develop their expertise and skill sets, resulting in fewer accidents, improved productivity, and higher efficiency.

Rigger Qualification vs. Rigger Certification

OSHA requires employers to use a qualified rigger for any task related to hooking or unhooking a load from a crane. OSHA defines a qualified person as someone who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

Rigger certification is a step beyond qualification. A rigger may receive certification to verify or enhance their capability by passing written and practical exams as determined by an accredited certification agency. While rigger certification helps to confirm a rigger's qualification, OSHA does not currently require rigger certification. 

Rigger qualification and certification are unique from crane operator certification. A certified crane operator may have the knowledge or experience to serve as a qualified rigger. However, crane operator training is separate from rigger training. The employer must evaluate an operator's rigging experience and training to designate qualifications. Find out more about crane operator requirements here. 

Why Your Employees Need Rigger Training

Rigger training is essential for the following reasons:

Meeting and maintaining compliance: According to OSHA, employers are responsible for making sure their riggers are qualified. Formal documented training tailored to your company's rigging processes is one of the best ways to establish OSHA compliance.

Improving skills: With advancements in equipment and changing regulations, rigger training is a great way to align your employees' skills with their responsibilities. 

Increasing safety and productivity: Your employees gain valuable knowledge for using the equipment safely and more efficiently, which helps prevent injuries while minimizing delays to project deadlines.

Connect With Experts From CICB

Rigging training courses include information, testing, and hands-on training to meet industry-leading safety practices. CICB offers several rigger training courses designed to meet specific industry standards based on your company's needs.

These courses take anywhere from one to five days, depending on the program's complexity and the goal of the attendees. Select a course to review the applicable standards and regulations covered.

Training sessions can take place at our facility or yours. All courses are taught by certified instructors and are fully customizable based on your needs. Contact us to assess which course is most applicable to your organization.