Competent Person for Basic Rigging and Inspection
Ensure compliance, safety, and expertise in rigging and lifting operations on construction sites.
Course Overview
This OSHA Competent Person for Basic Rigging and Inspection Training course is designed to comply with OSHA’s Construction Industry Standards 29 CFR 1926.251. Participants will learn how to inspect rigging equipment, evaluate site conditions, and oversee lifting operations to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
Rigging failures are among the most hazardous tasks on construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2011 to 2017, 297 workers were killed in crane-related incidents, most of which could have been prevented with proper planning, inspection, and supervision.
Why Choose This Course?
- Gain authority and expertise to identify rigging hazards and conduct thorough inspections
- Supervise lifts and ensure full compliance with OSHA and ASME standards
- Protect lives and maintain job site integrity
- Receive crane rigging and inspection certification upon course completion
- Comprehensive curriculum based on OSHA regulations and best practices
What You Will Learn
- Become a Competent Person in rigging per OSHA standards
- Inspect rigging gear, identify hazards, calculate load weights, confirm sling configurations, and apply safe lifting techniques
- Assess rigging systems and safely oversee lifts
- Understand OSHA's regulations for rigging and lifting operations (29 CFR 1926 Subpart H and Subpart CC)
Who Should Enroll?
- Competent Persons or those aspiring to be on construction sites with lifting operations
- Foremen, site supervisors, and safety officers overseeing lifting operations
- Rigging supervisors in charge of monitoring operations
- Construction workers involved in lifting operations using cranes and derricks
- Crew members responsible for inspecting rigging equipment or overseeing lifts
Upon completing the OSHA Competent Person for Basic Rigging and Inspection Training, participants will be able to:
- Understand OSHA and ASME standards for rigging and lifting operations.
- Identify rigging hazards and evaluate rigging systems for safety and compliance.
- Conduct thorough inspections of slings, hooks, shackles, and other rigging gear.
- Calculate load weights and determine proper sling angles and configurations.
- Supervise lifting operations and take immediate corrective actions when hazards arise.
- Apply safe lifting techniques and enforce safe practices on the job site.
- Understand the responsibilities of a Competent Person in overseeing rigging operations.
- Perform pre-lift assessments, inspect environmental conditions, and confirm equipment suitability.
- Plan and monitor rigging activities to prevent accidents and ensure crew safety.
- Promote a safety-first culture in all rigging and lifting operations.