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Certification
Rigging Equipment Inspector
Crane Institute of America
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This is the ideal training program for inspectors of rigging equipment. The latest OSHA and ASME rigging equipment standards are thoroughly covered, inspection checklists are provided, and students learn how to properly document the inspection. Both classroom and hands-on training are included.
Identify rigging equipment types including wire rope, slings, rigging hardware, come-alongs, lifting beams, and chain hoists using correct components and terminologyAnalyze rigging equipment accident causes to understand the inspector's role in reducing accidents and liability exposureEstablish a rigging equipment inspection program incorporating OSHA and ASME inspection requirements and program administration responsibilitiesApply the three levels of rigging equipment inspection by understanding when and how each level is required and the criteria that differentiate each levelInspect wire rope for broken wires, kinking, corrosion, wear, and other criteria indicating removal from service in compliance with applicable standardsInspect slings including wire rope, chain, synthetic, and mesh types to identify deficiencies and safety hazards requiring corrective action or removal from serviceInspect rigging hardware including shackles, hooks, eyebolts, swivels, and hoist rings to assess condition and identify defects in compliance with applicable standardsInspect sheaves and blocks for wear, damage, and proper alignment to verify safe operating condition and compliance with applicable requirementsInspect come-alongs and chain hoists including structural components, load chains, hooks, and mechanisms to identify deficiencies and safety hazardsInspect lifting beams including structural members, attachment points, and load indicating devices to verify integrity and compliance with applicable standardsDifferentiate between rigging equipment deficiencies and safety hazards to determine appropriate corrective action priorities and out-of-service criteriaWrite rigging equipment inspection reports with accurate documentation of findings, deficiency classifications, and recommended corrective actions to support liability protectionDetermine when non-destructive crack detection testing is required on rigging equipment structural components based on inspection findings and applicable standardsPerform load tests on rigging equipment including come-alongs and chain hoists in compliance with applicable OSHA and ASME requirements to verify operational integrity