Rigging Safety Online
Duration:
25 minutes
Required:
Prerequisites:
none
Course Cost:
$0.00
Course mode:
Self-paced online
Intended audience
This course is recommended for University personnel who use cranes, hoists, chain-falls, or other equipment to lift loads.
Description
This course teaches how to safely rig loads that will be moved by cranes, hoists, or other equipment. This includes planning a lift, inspecting and selecting slings, determining a load's weight, using a sling angle chart, and working with a qualified crane operator. Separate training is required for qualified crane operators who are responsible for overseeing safe rigging.
Regulations and resources
Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.