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Certification
Ironworker Rigger and Signal Person Certification
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
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The Ironworker Rigger and Signal Person Certification Program provides members a practical method to obtain a certification accurately evaluating their rigging and signaling competence. By ensuring that only trained, skilled and competent ironworkers complete rigging and signaling tasks, workplace risk is reduced, and safety is increased, standing true to our efforts to ensure all workers return home safe at the end of the day.
Apply ANSI and OSHA codes and regulations governing rigging slings hardware signal persons and hoisting personnel including ANSI A10-42 OSHA 1910.184 1926.251 1926.750-761 1926.1419 1926.1428 1926.1430 1926.1431 and ASME non-inspection standardsDemonstrate knowledge of crane setup relative to rigging operations in compliance with OSHA 1926.1400 requirementsInterpret load charts for various crane types to determine safe lifting capacities and configurationsIdentify crane components and demonstrate knowledge of crane parts relevant to rigging and signaling operationsSelect appropriate wire rope synthetic slings and chains for rigging applications based on load capacity and configuration requirementsSelect and configure rigging assemblies including electric hoists chain falls below-the-hook lifting devices compression hardware lifting beams and dollies for specific lifting applicationsConfigure multiple rigging lift assemblies appropriate for complex load handling scenariosPerform standard hand signals for controlling crane and tower crane operations in compliance with ASME B30.5 and B30.3 signal requirementsPerform standard voice signals and audible travel and emergency signals for mobile and locomotive crane operations per ASME B30.5Inspect slings below-the-hook lifting devices shackles and hooks to identify deficiencies and apply removal from service criteria per OSHA 1926.251 and ASME B30.9 B30.20 B30.26 and B30.10Determine load weight and center of gravity to select appropriate hardware and account for sling tension in lifting procedure calculationsParticipate in critical lifts in compliance with OSHA 1926.1432 and ANSI/ASME B30.5 requirements for planning documentation and executionSelect and apply hitches based on capacity and application requirements in compliance with ASME B30.9Apply general rigging safety practices and power line hazard avoidance procedures in compliance with OSHA 1926.1407-1411 and Subpart R requirementsDemonstrate ability to rig and raise offset loads perform hook transfers and load inversions in compliance with applicable ANSI and ASME performance standards