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.

IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENSE!...

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Basic Slinging & 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, Lifting & Pulling Machines, Beam Clamps, Shackles, Eyebolts, Trainee Assessment.

Slinging, Rigging, Safe Use & 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: Hand Operated Chain Blocks, Chain Lever Hoists, Lifting and Pulling Machines, Chain, Wire Rope and Textile Slings, Shackles, Eye bolts, Trainee Assessment.

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.