What Does Our Basic Rigging and Signalperson Class Look Like?
Riggers and signalpersons are essential staff members to have around any worksite. They take on a variety of responsibilities, from choosing the appropriate equipment to providing clear communication with crane operators. CICB's informational classes leave professionals with a broad understanding of basic rigging safety practices, crane hand signals and strategies for identifying potential worksite hazards.
This course is intended for new and beginner riggers and signalpersons early in their careers. The program aligns itself with industry standards and regulations so employers can have personnel safely work as rigging trainees under a Qualified Rigger. If you're interested in qualifying your rigging personnel, look at our Qualified/Intermediate Rigger Training Course.
Participants attending this two-day course can expect to walk away understanding accurate communication practices, equipment usage and limitations and the dynamics present when swinging, raising, lowering and stopping loads. Professionals can expect to minimize accidents around the site and strengthen their overall performance.
Types of Cranes We Work With
As one of the oldest, largest and most experienced companies in the industry, we are perfectly positioned to train your team to work around a variety of cranes, including:
- Mobile cranes
- Overhead cranes
- Tower cranes
What Does Our Course Cover?
Being an effective rigger and signalperson in the field requires professionals to understand a range of considerations. Our certified and skilled instructors have designed this rigging and signalperson class to provide basic knowledge on the following information:
Rigging Topics:
- Rigger qualifications, responsibilities, and conduct
- Rigger training requirements
- Weight calculations
- Using knots
- Determining the center of gravity
- D/d ratio considerations
- Determining sling length and tension
- Sling application and considerations
- Sling and rigging equipment inspection
- Hitch selection and application
- Rigging accidents and prevention
- Record keeping requirements
- Determining required sling capacities
Signalperson Topics:
- Hand signals
- Voice activated signals
- Audible signals
- Signalperson selection and qualifications
- Signalperson responsibilities
- Crane safety and hazard awareness
- Crane dynamics
CICB Is Your Trusted Education Provider
Elevate your operations with detailed instructions from our world-class team. We care about the success of your operation and work hard to develop trustworthy rigging and signalperson training that helps you establish a productive worksite while maintaining a high degree of safety. Our expert staff of educators boasts years of industry experience and an unwavering dedication to providing informative training programs.
We take our role as your crane and rigging partner seriously. As the subject matter experts, we have what it takes to deliver the necessary instruction and support to minimize injuries and accidents, expand worker knowledge and skills, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
With your employees participating in our CICB basic rigging and signalperson training, you'll rest easy knowing your team is ready to hit the ground running. CICB has been providing unrivaled training solutions for over 50 years and can't wait to optimize your business's operations. We host our courses in numerous locations across the world, making high-quality instruction more accessible than ever.
Contact our team to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about our training in basic rigging and signalperson services today.
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