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Certification
Rigger
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
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Welcome to the CCO Rigger certification program. This nationally recognized and internationally accredited rigger certification program is the culmination of three years’ hard work by experts from the varied industries and groups that use rigging, including construction, steel erection, iron workers, the operating engineers, utilities, petrochemicals, specialty rigging companies, and rigging hardware and sling manufactures.
Identify load characteristics by evaluating weight, attachment points, travel path, and special handling requirementsRecognize unsafe rigging practices such as pinch points, shock loading, side loading, electrical hazards, and improper body positioningAssess load stability by determining the need for softeners, adjustments, or additional controlsIdentify jobsite hazards associated with rigging operations and communicate those hazards clearly to the crewEvaluate handling requirements to ensure the load can be moved safely through its intended travel pathApply ASME rigging standards including B30.5, B30.9, B30.10, B30.20, and B30.26 to ensure compliant rigging practicesApply OSHA material‑handling regulations by referencing standards 1910.184, 1926.251, and 1926.1431 during rigging activitiesInterpret regulatory requirements to determine safe procedures for lifting, handling personnel, and using rigging hardwareIntegrate multiple standards when planning rigging activities to maintain consistency and compliance across operationsConduct frequent inspections of slings, hooks, below‑the‑hook devices, and rigging hardware according to ASME B30 standardsApply OSHA inspection requirements from 1910.184 and 1926.251 to evaluate rigging equipment condition before useVerify equipment readiness by identifying wear, deformation, or defects requiring removal from serviceDocument inspection findings in accordance with applicable standards and organizational proceduresUse appropriate sling types—including chain, wire rope, synthetic, mesh, and round slings—based on load requirements and conditionsSelect and apply rigging hardware such as shackles, hooks, swivels, rollers, clamps, eyebolts, and hoist rings for proper load handlingOperate below‑the‑hook devices including lifting beams, plate clamps, and girder clamps to control and support loads safelyControl load movement using proper tag line techniques, basic knots, and safe post‑movement proceduresSecure, disconnect, and stow rigging gear after load placement to maintain safety and equipment readiness