This training is for personnel who have had little or no training and/or experience in rigging and lifting operations and wish to gain an Industry-recognised introductory certificate in rigging and lifting operations prior to undertaking further supervised workplace training.

This training aims to equip the learner with knowledge of the rigging principles, general hazards and risks of rigging and lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan.

The learner will need to complete the 2 mandatory units to successfully achieve this training: The Role of the Rigger and an Introduction to Lifting Operations; and Rigging and Lifting Operations.

Following successful completion of the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Programme, the learner can proceed to the workplace to work under direct supervision of a competent person - to complete Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook.

Learning Outcomes:

To successfully complete the Initial Training Programme: learners must meet all the Outcomes detailed below.

UNIT 1 - OIS-198 - The Role of the Rigger and an Introduction to Lifting Operations

1. The role of the Rigger

1.1 The role and responsibilities of a rigger;

1.2 Typical Installation/site responsible roles i.e. OIM, Site Manager, Rigging supervisor;

1.3 Typical roles involved in lifting operations and their main duties i.e. banksman, slinger, crane operator and the Competent Person for planning lifting operations; &

1.4 Typical reporting structures for the Rigger.

2. Introduction to lifting operations – relevant legislation and management of the hazards

2.1 Relevant regional legislation and regulations related to lifting and rigging operations, to include:

2.1.1 Employer and employee duties under Health and Safety Regulations;

2.1.2 Regulations for the planning of lifting operations and for the thorough examination and inspection of lifting equipment;

2.1.3 Regulations for the maintenance of lifting equipment so that it is in a safe condition and that information, instruction and training is given for its safe use; &

2.1.4 Regulations which require a risk assessment to be undertaken for the lifting operation.

2.2 Control of work systems, to include: permits, procedures and toolbox talks

2.3 Typical Hazards associated with lifting and rigging operations, to include:

2.3.1 Dropped loads or striking adjacent equipment, structures or machinery from lifting and rigging operations;

2.3.2 Working at heights;

2.3.3 Restricted access working;

2.3.4 Working near live electrical equipment and machinery;

2.3.5 Working near live process equipment and machinery;

2.3.6 Working near or within multiple worksite areas;

2.3.7 Chemical hazards;

2.3.8 Environmental hazards e.g. strong winds, low visibility etc.;

2.3.9 Dynamic forces affecting lifting and rigging operations e.g. FPSO movement;

2.3.10 Hand and finger injuries;

2.3.11 Misuse of equipment used in lifting operations; &

2.3.12 Lifting from structural steel not designed for lifting purposes.

2.4 Correct manual handling techniques

2.5 How to check that there is adequate access, working space and lighting within the designated work area

2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to the Rigger

UNIT 2 - OIS-199 - Rigging Lifting Operations

1. The principles of rigging and lifting

1.1 Common rigging and lifting terminology and what each term means, to include:

1.1.1 SWL;

1.1.2 WLL;

1.1.3 Lifting equipment;

1.1.4 Lifting appliances;

1.1.5 Lifting accessories;

1.1.6 Factors of safety;

1.1.7 Centre of gravity or balance of the load; &

1.1.8 Load security.

1.2 The purpose of inspections and thorough examinations

1.3 Temporary structural supports for lifting equipment including. scaffolding frames

1.4 Load characteristics which effect complexity: size, uneven weight distribution, a fragile load, difficult to access lifting points and dynamic loading

1.5 The effects of resultant tension on lifting equipment when used at various angles and configurations

1.6 How the included angle affects the tension in the sling legs

1.7 The purpose and safe use of different types of equipment used in lifting operations: 

1.7.1 Chain blocks; 

1.7.2 Lever hoists;

1.7.3 Snatch blocks;

1.7.4 Wire rope hoist (Tirfor); 

1.7.5 Beam clamps (universal and standard);

1.7.6 Beam trolley; 

1.7.7 Master links; 

1.7.8 Shackles; 

1.7.9 Chain Slings; 

1.7.10 Wire rope slings; 

1.7.11 Fibre slings; 

1.7.12 Eye bolts and Eye nuts; 

1.7.13 Swivel hoist rings;

1.7.14 Turnbuckles; 

1.7.15 Jacks*; & 

1.7.16 Machine skates*

1.8 Anchor points including structural steel, scaffold lifting frames, runway beams and pad eyes

* Where specific equipment is unavailable due to regional differences if operations or practice, appropriate substitutes may be implemented. Where alternative equipment is used it must allow for the same lifting operation outcome.

2. How to prepare for the lifting operation

2.1 The purpose of a risk assessment, the information it contains and how to use it

2.2 The purpose of a lifting plan and the key information it contains – typical examples of lifting plans to be shown to learners, and how to use them

2.3 Communication methods and protocols used for lifting and rigging operations – agreed industry best practice

2.4 Procedures to follow to establish the load bearing capabilities of structures, and lay-down areas that will be used

2.5 The importance of establishing escape routes from the work area

2.6 How to use identification tags to establish material and capacity, colours of fibre slings to establish SWL and WLL, and colour coding to verify current certification of lifting equipment

2.7 Various methods and sources of determining the weight of a load – e.g. sourcing data from the manufacturer’s manual

2.8 Pre-use inspection of lifting equipment

2.9 How to position and install (rigging up) the lifting equipment for the lifting operation

2.10 Why it is important that all parties that may be affected by the lifting operation are made aware of the impending and ongoing lifting operation

2.11 The importance of accounting for adverse environmental factors e.g. wind strength, poor visibility, icy surfaces etc.

3. Preparation for lifting operations

3.1 Working to a detailed lifting plan and a risk assessment

3.2 Load weight identification and methods to determine the weight of the load

3.3 Lifting equipment pre-use inspections and how to establish SWL, WLL and current certification

3.4 The importance of walking the route to establish any hazards which have not been addressed

3.5 Correctly and safely positioning and installing lifting equipment prior to starting the lifting operation

4. Carrying out the lifting operations

4.1 ‘Inching’ up the load to check the balance and security of the load

4.2 Moving loads using specific lifting techniques, to include:

4.2.1 Cross hauling/transferring loads;

4.2.2 Lifting, moving, lowering and landing unbalanced loads; &

4.2.3 Lifting operations with restricted access.

4.3 Safe body and hand positions during the lift

4.4 Ensuring that the load is moved at the minimum height necessary to avoid exceeding the safe range of the equipment and avoiding obstacles and locate the load in its final position

4.5 Lowering the load at the final location i.e. positioning the load in the exact location and in the correct orientation

4.6 Safe methods of disconnecting the load from lifting equipment and lifting accessories

4.7 Best practice communication methods and protocols prior to and during lifting activities

5. Restoring the work area and post-operation responsibilities

5.1 De-rigging and removing all lifting equipment from the lifting operation site

5.2 Post-use inspections of lifting equipment

5.3 Storing lifting equipment and lifting accessories after use

5.4 The procedures to follow if any lifting equipment or lifting accessory is found to be damaged

5.5 The disposal of wastes as a result of the lifting and rigging activities - in relation to legislation and company procedures

AIM OF LOGBOOK:

This Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook will be given to the learner Rigger by MEGAMAS TRAINING COMPANY when they have successfully completed the OPITO-approved Rigger Initial Training Programme. The learner Rigger must ensure that all the tasks are recorded in the Logbook and the correct signatures have been obtained. 

For the learner to become eligible to take the OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment, a fully completed and valid Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook must be presented to MEGAMAS TRAINING COMPANY that is conducting the assessment, within two years from the completion date shown on the OPITO Rigger Initial Training Certificate, along with supporting evidence for each of the 10 tasks, such as a copy of the permit or toolbox talks. 

Note: If the Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook has not been fully completed within the required time, the learner will not be entitled to take the OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment.

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 learner Rigger must ensure that after completing each task, they gets a competent witness to sign and make any performance-related comments on the task sheets provided within the Logbook. Note: Rigger Workplace Experience Logbook is not an assessment, but any learner performance issues while conducting the tasks should be recorded by the competent witness and addressed by further on the-job training – as required. The learner Rigger must also ensure that they gets a senior employer representative to sign and complete the appropriate section of the Logbook.

Competent Witness: The competent witness must be informed by the Task Supervisor prior to the task beginning that he is acting in the role of competent witness and he is to observe the learner carry out all parts of the task on his own without verbal supervision. The Competent Witness must STOP the task if any unsafe act or action is about to take place. If a STOP is required, the competent witness (Rigger) will take over control of the task and this will deem the learner to have failed this task. Regardless of outcome (pass or fail) the Competent Witness will report his findings to the Task Supervisor on conclusion of the task.

Senior Employer Representative:

The senior employer representative will be responsible for ensuring the logbook has been completed correctly within the allotted time. He will ensure the signatures are applied correctly and dated correctly. He will if required contact any of the competent witnesses or task supervisors to clear up any abnormalities. He will only sign off the learner’s logbook when he is sure it is compliant and the learner is ready to progress to the OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment.