AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this module is to provide delegates with an understanding of their role and responsibilities associated with Rigging & Lifting operations, and to provide them with an awareness of lifting equipment and their safe and correct use.
Learning Outcomes:
This training module consists of the following units and elements:
UNIT 1- Lifting Operations Legislation & the Role of the Rigger
• Element 1.1 Relevant legislation and regulations related to rigging and lifting operations o Explain the relevant parts of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
o Explain the relevant parts of and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
o List the main health and safety legislation that applies to the rigger
o Explain key control - of - work documents and their purpose
o Identify and list typical hazards associated with rigging and lifting operations
• Element 1.2 The Role of the Rigger
o Explain the role and responsibilities of a rigger
o Explain typical roles involved in lifting operations
o Describe a typical reporting structure for the rigger
UNIT 2 - Rigging and Lifting Operations
• Element 2.1 The principles of rigging & lifting
o Explain common rigging terminology
o Identify which types of lifting equipment to use for different lifting activities, explain their purpose and how to use the equipment
o Identify which types of lifting accessories to use for different lifting activities, explain their purpose and how to use the accessories
o Explain sling arrangements and the effect of sling angles when lifting suspended loads
o Explain the purpose of inspections and ‘thorough’ examinations
o Explain the load characteristics that affect complexity
• Element 2.2 Preparing for the lifting operation
o Explain the purpose of a risk assessment
o Explain the purpose of a lifting plan and how to interpret information from a lifting plan
o Explain the importance of informing all relevant parties of impending & ongoing lifting operations
o Explain how adverse environmental factors could affect the safety of the lifting operations
o Explain how to use identification tags, colour codes to establish SWL and WLL & the importance of checking certification of lifting equipment
o Explain the various methods of determining the weight of a load
o Explain how to identify the safe positioning of personnel involved in lifting operations
o Explain the importance of establishing escape routes from the work area
o Explain the benefit of carrying out a “trial lift”
o Explain how to establish load - bearing capabilities of structures and lay - down areas that will be used on the planned route of the load
o Explain communication methods and protocols used for rigging and lifting operations
o Conduct a lifting operation working from, and conforming to, detailed criteria contained within a lift plan
o Demonstrate how to carry out pre - use inspections of lifting equipment
o Install lifting equipment correctly and safely prior to starting the lifting operation
• Element 2.3 Carrying out the lifting operation
o Demonstrate progressively ‘inching’ up the load to check the balance and security of the load
o Demonstrate cross hauling and transferring of loads
o Demonstrate rigging up, lifting, moving, lowering and landing unbalanced loads (loads with an offset centre of gravity)
o Demonstrate rigging up, lifting and moving loads where there is restricted access to the load and load route path
o Demonstrate safe body and hand positions during the rigging and lifting operation
o Demonstrate repositioning of lifting equipment during a cross hauling operation
o Demonstrate moving the load at minimum height necessary to avoid obstacles, then locating and lowering the load to its planned location and position
o Demonstrate safe methods of disconnecting the load from the lifting equipment
• Element 2.4 Restoring the work area and post - operation responsibilities
o Demonstrate how to de - rig and remove all lifting equipment from the lifting operation site
o Demonstrate how to carry out post - use inspections of lifting equipment
o Explain the procedures to follow if lifting equipment or the load is discovered damaged
o Explain the reasons for ensuring the worksite is left in a clean and tidy condition
o Explain how waste from the lifting operation is properly disposed of according to relevant legislation and company procedures
LOGBOOK: AIM OF LOGBOOK
• The aim of this log book is for the Rigger Level I delegate to complete a series of supervised workplace tasks in order to gain relevant experience. The delegate must complete a log book record of the supervised rigger tasks. Delegates that complete the Rigger Level I log book requirements within 12 months of successful completion of Rigger Level 1 Training shall be eligible to undertake the next stage of the programme which is the Rigger Level II Competence Assessment.
Note: If the log book has not been fully completed within 12 months, the delegate shall NOT be entitled to undertake the Rigger Level II Competence Assessment, plus he / she must re-attend the Rigger Level 1 Training module.
LOGBOOK REQUIREMENTS The Rigger Level I work place experience log book shall be issued to the Rigger Level I delegate by the Training Provider when he / she successfully completes Rigger Level 1 Training module.
The delegate must ensure that all the allocated activities are recorded in the log book and appropriate signatures are obtained. Signatories The delegate must ensure that after completing each rigging activities he / she obtains the signature of a competent rigger (i.e.) Level II certified. The competent person directly supervising the delegate must be satisfied that each of the allocated activities specified in the log book has been completed in a safe manner before signing the log book.
Note: Completion of the log book does not imply that the delegate is competent to carry out rigging activities unsupervised (ie) the delegate must successfully complete the next stage which is Rigger Level II Competence Assessment.
