“RIIHAN209E Perform basic rigging” is a competency-based training course designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively perform basic rigging tasks in various industrial and construction environments. Rigging involves the preparation, inspection, and installation of equipment and materials for lifting operations using cranes or hoists.
Key components of the course typically include:
- Safety Procedures: Participants learn about safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety of themselves and others during rigging operations.
- Equipment Familiarization: The course covers different types of lifting equipment, rigging hardware, and accessories, as well as their components, functions, and safe handling procedures.
- Rigging Techniques: Participants learn how to properly select, inspect, and use rigging equipment such as slings, shackles, hooks, and spreader bars to ensure load stability and prevent accidents or damage to equipment and personnel.
- Load Handling: The course teaches participants how to safely rig and attach loads to lifting equipment, while considering factors such as load weight, center of gravity, and lifting points to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations.
- Communication and Coordination: Participants learn how to effectively communicate with crane operators, signalers, and other personnel involved in lifting operations, using standardized hand signals or communication devices to ensure safe and efficient coordination of tasks.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently perform basic rigging tasks, contributing to the productivity and safety of operations in their respective workplaces.
