RIGGING SERVICES - Training

CUSTOMER TRAINING

In line with company philosophy Rigging Services offers quality training, delivered by experienced engineers and rigging specialists.

Legislation puts the emphasis on the employers to ensure their staff are competent in lifting, rigging and material handling techniques. Rigging Services offer training course designed to target management and supervisory staff through to operatives.

All courses comply with and teach the latest statutory guidelines, and legal requirements together with specific recommendations from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association of which Rigging Services is a full and active member. The courses are a careful blend of practical training and classroom tuition combined with continual assessment. This blend of training is enjoyed by both trainees and experienced personnel alike. Courses can either be delivered at Rigging Services own locations or if preferred at clients sites or venues using their own equipment and applications.

All Rigging Services instructors are experienced industry professionals with qualifications to teach and deliver training to facilitate learning through demonstration instruction and assessment.

TRAINING COURSES 2012

1 LAP	LOLER, PUWER II
	Definition, Legal Responsibilities, Examination, Employer/Employee/Supplier Duties, Training Requirements, Risk Assessment, Trainee Assessment.

2 ISHA	Inspection of Safety Harness Belts and Accessories
	Definition, Legal Responsibilities, EU CEN Standards, Types of Belts and Harnesses, Marking, Storage, Handling, Cleaning, Use with Chemicals, Inspection, Records, Hazard Warning Summary, Trainee Assessment.

3 MEWP	Mobile Elevator Work Platform Operator Course
	Legal Responsibilities, Pre Checks, Safe Use, Practical Training, Parking, Trainee Assessment.

4 HA	Height Awareness
	Definition, Legal Responsibilities, Marking, Storage, Handling, Rigging, Safe Use, Critical Factors, Inspection, Need for Risk Assessment, Trainee Assessment

5 MH	Manual Handling
	Legal Responsibilities, Common Injuries, Assessment of Risk, Handling of Loads: Theory and Practice, Team Lifting: Theory and Practice, Use of Mechanical Aids and PPE Handling Aids, Trainee Assessment.

6 IMA	Inspection & Management of Lifting Equipment
	Definition, Legal Responsibilities, Marking, Storage, Handling, In-Service Inspection and Assessment of Known Defects. Equipment covered: Motors, Hand Operated Chain Blocks, Chain Lever Hoists, Lifting and Pulling Machines, Chain, Wire Rope and Textile Slings, Shackles, Eye Bolts, Trainee Assessment.

7 BSR	Basic Slinging , Rigging & Safe Use of Lifting Equipment
	Definition, Legal Responsibilities, Selection of Equipment, Basic Slinging Practices and Safe Use. Equipment covered: Hand Operated Chain Blocks, Chain Lever Hoists, CM Lodestars, Truss (flown & ground supported), Beam Clamps, Shackles and Accessories, Trainee Assessment.

8 SRSU	Slinging, Rigging, Safe Use & In Service Inspection of Lifting Equipment
	Definition, Legal Responsibilities, Marking, Storage, Handling, In-Service Inspection and Assessment of Known Defects. Slinging, Signalling, Rigging and Safe Use. Equipment covered: Equipment covered: Hand Operated Chain Blocks, Chain Lever Hoists, CM Lodestars, Truss (flown & ground supported), Beam Clamps, Shackles and Accessories Trainee Assessment.

9 ISI	In Service Inspection
	Definition , Legal Responsibilities, Marking Storage, In Service Inspection and Assessment of Known Defects. Trainee Assessment.

10 MAN	Management of Lifting Operations (BS 7121)
	Generally based on; BS7121, Part 1: Safe Use of Cranes, LEEA Code of Practice, and HSE Guidance Notes, Trainee Assessment.
11 SLB	Slinger / Signaller
	Identify and explain relevant information relating to lifting accessories and match to certification. Lifting area suitability for lifting activities. Weight estimation & centres of gravity. Equipment identification, selection safe use & storage. Sling, lift & guide various loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose. Communication methods.