Course Information

Rigger Signalman Training

Laguna Crane OSHA & ANSI Rigger/Signalman training will help operators complete OSHA-compliant operator safety training. See below for specific course information.

Rigger Level 1 Training provides the training necessary for an employer to designate a person to work as a competent basic level rigger. Persons attending this program will learn pre-use inspection, proper use and application of rigging gear. Course focus includes making sure all participants fully understand sling hitches, proper rigging gear assemblies and working load limits.

Course Topics:

OSHA regulations, §1926 and §1910
Wire rope slings and proper use
Synthetic web slings and proper use
Round slings and proper use
Chain slings and proper use
Rigging hardware and proper use
Below-the-hook lifting devices
Pre-use sling and gear inspection
Softeners and sling protection
Sling hitches and applications
How to verify working load limit
Sling & hardware rating charts
Sling angles and angle stress
Load balance and center of gravity
How to determine load weight
Manufacturer's instructions
Understanding the fall zone
Taglines and their proper use
Power line safety
Safety while working around cranes

A signal person is required when the point of operation isn’t in full view of the operator, when the operator’s view is obstructed in the direction the equipment is traveling and if the operator or person handling the load determines that a signal person is needed due to site-specific safety concerns.