The OSHAS Lifting & Rigging – Train the Trainer course is designed to develop participants' knowledge and instructional skills for delivering effective lifting and rigging safety training. It covers lifting equipment, rigging accessories, load calculations, lifting plans, hazard identification, and safe lifting operations. Participants learn to identify risks, apply appropriate control measures, and promote safe lifting practices in construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial environments.
Introduction to Lifting and Rigging Safety
Types of Lifting Equipment and Rigging Accessories
Load Calculations and Centre of Gravity
Safe Working Load (SWL) and Working Load Limit (WLL)
Sling Selection, Inspection and Maintenance
Lifting Plans and Risk Assessment
Crane Safety and Safe Lifting Operations
Rigging Signals and Communication Procedures
Lifting Hazards and Emergency Response
Training Delivery, Practical Demonstrations and Assessment
This course is suitable for HSE Officers, Safety Supervisors, Rigging Supervisors, Riggers, Crane Operators, Lifting Supervisors, Construction Managers, Industrial Workers, and safety trainers involved in lifting operations.
Develop skills to deliver lifting and rigging safety training.
Understand safe lifting practices and equipment selection.
Learn about load capacity, sling angles, and load stability.
Identify lifting hazards and implement control measures.
Improve knowledge of lifting plans and risk assessments.
Promote safe equipment inspection and maintenance.
Enhance presentation and instructional skills.
Participants may be assessed through written examinations, practical demonstrations, equipment inspection exercises, and training delivery activities.
Written Assessment: Lifting safety principles, rigging equipment, and load limits.
Practical Assessment: Sling inspection, equipment selection, and rigging techniques.
Knowledge Assessment: Lifting plans, hazard identification, and risk controls.
Training Assessment: Delivery of a short lifting and rigging safety session.
OSHAS offers different qualifications of safety, health and lowering incident rates for workers.