16-Hour Rigging Supervisor Refresher

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Course Description

During this 16-hour refresher, students will be provided with an overview of OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and ASME rigging standards with a special emphasis on supervision and
coordination of rigging crews and rigging equipment setup. Some topics will include instructions on how to visually inspect rigging equipment, crane setup, load weight and
center of gravity calculations as well as methods of applying proper rigging hitches. Students
will participate in hands-on exercises in which they will be responsible for presenting,
installing and using various rigging applications. Hands-on assessment will be made by instructor to determine if each student is capable of applying rope knots, inspect rigging hardware and apply learned rigging lifting techniques and immediately prior to the end of course students will independently complete a multiple
choice final exam.

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Course Hours
16 Hours

Course Sessions
1-2 Sessions

Course Languages
English – Spanish

Course Code
CRA-401

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Recognize hazards associated to rigging in construction
• Inspect rigging equipment in accordance to ASME, OSHA and manufacturer
requirements
• Identify hitch configurations, equipment capacities and basic knots
• Use rigging equipment and hitches with knowledge of load angle factors, rigging
capacities, and load integrity
• Calculate the weight of the load and find its center of gravity
• Recognize signaling requirements used during rigging operations

Course Overview

CEUs
1.6

CEU Requirements (Pending CEU Verification)

• 
  100% attendance for the course
• 
  Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
• 
  Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
• 
  Completion of the required pre-and post-quiz assessment
• 
  As applicable, achievement of the minimum passing score on the required end-of- course examination
• 
  Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

Prerequisites

Students attending this course should have previously taken a 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor or
16-Hour Rigging Supervisor Refresher within the last 4 years from an approved training
provider. The expired or soon to be expired card must be presented prior to the start of the
course. As per 3316.9.2.2 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this course is required by the
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for individuals, not hired directly by a licensed
rigger to maintain his/her designation to supervise the hoisting or lowering of articles on the
outside of a building with hoisting equipment.

Audience

This training is geared for construction foremen, riggers, safety supervisors, rigging inspectors, and personnel in charge of rigging operations not hired directly by a licensed
rigger. 100% attendance and active participation in all learning activities including hands-on class exercises and the final exam is required. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher on the
written and practical examination to receive a 16-Hour Rigging Supervisor Refresher ID card. Make-up time is not permitted for this training course. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course.
Card validity: 4 years