Do you need lifting and rigging training that is flexible and available in the classroom, jobsite, or remote?


If you require a specific training course for OSHA compliance, Mazzella can assist you in creating a safe and reliable workspace. This course is our introduction into load handling activities and rigging applications. Mazzella and ITI can also help you with many additional courses from cranes, rigging, lift planning, and rigging engineering, including NCCCO Certification.

All Mazzella trainers have been accredited by our company through training by a third party training company (Industrial Training International, Inc.), Mazzella’s internal training program, and are trained on OSHA and ASME standards.

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Basic Rigging and Inspection Course:


Rigging Introduction

Become familiar with basic rigging terms, rigging gear capacity and use, and identify load control methods with various sling hitches.

Rigging Inspection

Recognize and evaluate field damaged rigging gear samples according to the guidelines established by recognized industry standards?

Rigging Selection

Select slings and rigging hardware based on anticipated loading and rigging method.

Load Handling Activities

Recognize common load handling hazards, blocking practices, crane hand signals, and path of travel; as well as an introduction to completing a standard lift plan.

Equipment Testing

Become familiar with testing requirements of rigging gear according to the guidelines established by recognized industry standards.

Rigging Knots

Become familiar with the basic knots utilized in rigging.

Common Sling and Hardware Applications

Learn about the different sling hitch types like vertical, choker, basket, and double-wrap hitches, as well as multi-leg (bridle) sling assemblies.

Good Rigging Practices

Become familiar with good rigging practices.

Industry Organizations and Personnel

Learn about industry organizations like OSHA and ASME and common personnel designations like Qualified, Designated, Qualified, and Competent.

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Ask The Experts Video Series


Tune in to the Ask The Experts series to hear from some of our experts about frequently asked questions in the lifting and rigging industry!

To view the full list of videos in this playlist, click the playlist icon (☰) in the top right-hand corner.

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