Course Purpose
This course provides information on the concepts and principles associated with rigging equipment, its use, inspection, planning, and proper selection of rigging equipment in accordance with OSHA part 1910.
- Course Number: MUS-205
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 2 days
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Identify the safety hazards associated with rigging
- Identify and describe rigging gear to include:
- Wire rope
- Slings
- Hardware
- Hoists
- Beams trolleys
- Jacks
- Rollers and skids
- Winches
- Cribbing
- Discuss the fundamentals of rigging
- Discuss methods used to determine the weight of a load
- Demonstrate methods used for moving and manipulating loads
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Prerequisites
None
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson. You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Next Level Learning
Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:
- Lubrication Fundamentals course (MUS-110)
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Defining Rigging Terms
- Recognizing Rigging Hazards
- Using Wire Rope
- Proper Sling Usage
- Performing Sling Inspections
- Using Rigging Hardware
- Properly Using Hoists
- Utilizing Beans And Clamps
Day 2
- Applying Lightning Protection
- Using Winches
- Using Jacks, Rollers, And Skids
- Planning
- Inspecting
- Interpreting and Using Hand Signals
- Estimating Weight
- Final Exercise
- Review
- Written Exam
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