Rigging & Lifting Safety Specialist

1. Lifting Operations & Risk Profile

• Types of lifts: routine, non-routine, critical
  
  
• Common lifting hazards and failure modes
  
  
• Incident case studies and lessons learned
  
  

2. Roles, Responsibilities & Competency

• Duties of riggers, operators, banksmen, and supervisors
  
  
• Authorization, competence, and stop-work authority
  
  
• Communication and coordination requirements
  
  

3. Rigging Equipment Selection & Use

• Slings (wire rope, chain, synthetic)
  
  
• Shackles, hooks, eyebolts, spreader beams
  
  
• Load ratings, angles, and deration factors
  
  

4. Inspection, Care & Defect Management

• Pre-use and periodic inspections
  
  
• Identifying damage, wear, and defects
  
  
• Tagging, quarantine, and record keeping
  
  

5. Lift Planning & Method Statements

• Lift plans and risk assessments
  
  
• Load weight verification and center of gravity
  
  
• Selection of cranes and lifting configurations
  
  

6. Signaling & Communication

• Standard hand signals
  
  
• Radio communication protocols
  
  

Coordination between operator and rigging team