Do you need lifting and rigging training that is flexible and available in the classroom, jobsite, or remote?
We provide lifting and rigging training in all types of environments to suit your needs! If you require a specific lifting or rigging training course for OSHA compliance for slings, hoists and/or rigging hardware, Mazzella can assist you in creating a safe and reliable workplace.
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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Rigging Training Modules
Terms, Risk, Rigging Technique & Rigging Plan
- Common Terms used in Rigging like Working Load Limit (WLL), Certificate of Test, Ultimate Strength, Design Factor, Center of Gravity
- What types of “Risk” will be encountered? Identification (includes examples) & How to Manage Risk
- Common Rigging Problems (class participation to identify and evaluate rigging technique based on examples)
- Regulations & Standards that govern the Lifting & Rigging industry
- Creation of a Basic Rigging Plan
Plan Every Lift
- Who is responsible (competent) for the rigging?
- Is equipment in acceptable condition?
- Is Working Load Limit (WLL) adequate?
- Evaluating the load
- Sling protection – Types and Techniques
Rigging Technique
- Sling Angles and their effect on Working Load Limit
- Sling Capacity Charts
- Will the load be under control (Center of Gravity – COG)?
- Appropriate Hitch & Taglines
- Fouling and keeping clear of the load – “The Fall Zone” where not to stand – “45 degree Rule of Thumb”
- Suspended Loads and how to unhook safely
- Environmental conditions to consider
Hardware: Care, Use & Inspection
- Inspection Frequency
- Causes for removal of Hardware during inspection
- Fittings and Wire Rope Terminations
- Class participation on sample inspections
Wire Rope Sling: Care, Use & Inspection
- Components of Wire Rope
- Causes for Wire Rope Sling removal during inspection
- ASME B30.9 Wire Rope Sling removal criteria
- Reverse and severe bending of Wire Rope Slings
- Securing unused legs of slings
Chain Sling: Care, Use & Inspection
- Causes for Chain Sling removal during inspection
- Identification tags
- Typical abuses of Chain Slings
Web Sling & Roundsling: Care, Use & Inspection
- Common types of Synthetic Slings
- Web Sling tags
- Benefits of duraKlear tag (referencing ASME B30.9)
- Causes for Web Sling removal during inspection
- Causes for Round Sling removal during inspection
- Twin Path Sling & Benefits
- Visual examples of out of service Synthetic Slings
Hooks, Shackles, Eyebolts & Hoist Rings
- Hooks:
– Types of hoist & swiveling hooks
– Effect of loads on standard eye hook capacity (tip loading)
– Improper loading of hooks
– Fouling of latches
– Included Angle – Hoist Hooks
– Multiple Leg Slings – Hoist Hooks
– Purpose of the Latch & Requirements - Shackles:
– Types of Shackles
– Pin Security of Shackles
– Shackle as a Collector Ring
– Side Loading of Shackles
– Point Loading of Shackles
– Connection of Slings to Shackles
– “Special” Types of Shackles
– Shackle Placement on Hooks
– Shackle Orientation, Alignment & Links - Eyebolts:
– Types of Eyebolts
– Rigging Practice of Eyebolts
– Proper Installation & Loading of Eyebolts - Hoist Rings:
– Types of Hoist Rings
– Rigging Practice of Hoist Rings
– Hoist Ring Inspection
– Alignment and Connection of Hoist Rings
– Discussion of Improper & Proper Use of Hooks & Shackles
Load Control
- Consideration of Controlled Loads
- Center of Gravity – COG and Load Stability
- Selecting Slings & Hitches for Load Control
- Discuss Proper & Poor Load Control (Examples)
Custom Made Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices: Safe Design & Use
- What is a Below-the-Hook (BTH) Lifting Device (referencing ASME B30.20)
- Types of BTH Devices
- Examples of “Traditional Devices”
- Examples of “Homemade Devices”
- Types Lifting Tongs, Spreader Beams & Variations, Pallet Lifters, Coil Handling, Die Handling, Sheet Handling & Special Devices
- Components & Definitions of ASME B30.20 & ASME BTH-1 Standards
- Inspection of BTH Lifting Devices
- Maintenance of BTH Lifting Devices
- Training of BTH Device Operator
Overhead Cranes: Safe Lifting Operations
- Leading Causes of Accidents
- Common Types of Overhead Cranes
- Pre-operation Inspection/Daily ASME Inspection
- What to do if crane fails pre-operation or daily inspection?
- Vertical Lifts and Side Pulling
- Lifting & Moving of a Load
- When Crane is Not in Use?
- The “Don’ts” of Overhead Crane Operation
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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!
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