Rigging Safety for Oil & Gas Operations - Online

Rigging Safety Oil and Gas

Rigging in the foundation of many hoisting and lifting operations in the oil and gas industry, but it does come with some significant hazards, such as tip overs, contact with electric lines and falling loads.

This courses references OSHA regulations on rigging and lifting objects.

Course Topics

• Introduction and objectives
• Identify the requirements of a pre-shift and periodic inspection
• Identify the different types of cranes and hoisting equipment and the functions of each type
• Identify the requirements of a qualified rigger and operator
• Identify the equipment used in lifting and hoisting loads
• Identify the proper techniques for rigging and landing the load
• Identify the common rigging operation hazards and the precautionary measures to take to avoid them

Course Objectives

Workers who successfully complete this course will be able to identify the requirements of a qualified rigger and operator and the qualifications of each. The learner will also learn about the different types of cranes and other hoisting equipment and their functions, how to conduct inspections, how to rig, lift, and land a load, and occupational hazards in rigging operations and how to avoid them.

Time to Complete Course

35 Minutes

Regulations

29 CFR 1910.184; 29 CFR1926.1419; 29 CFR 1926.1427; 29 CFR 1926.1925; 29 CFR 1926.1501; 29 CFR 1926.753; 29 CFR 1910.179; 29 CFR 1926.1407-1411; 29 CFR 1926.100

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English, French Canadian, and Spanish