Qualified Rigger and Hand Signal Training 

Course Overview:

The Qualified Rigger and Hand Signal Training is an essential program designed for swampers or riggers who rig loads for cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment, those responsible for preparing loads and attaching rigging gear, and crew members working around cranes and needing to understand lift safety.

Accurate has developed a comprehensive Qualified Rigger and Hand Signal Course in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction and Industry best practices such as ANSI/ASME B30 standards.

This course provides participants with critical knowledge about General Worksite Safety Rules, Safety Devices, Hazards, Statistics, Inspections, Ground Conditions, Overhead Power Lines, Swing Radius, Operations, Assembly/Disassembly, Stop Work Authority, Rigging, Signal Persons, and Hand Signals.

Course Objectives: 

By the end of this course, Students will be able to: 

• Identify rigging equipment and its proper use. 
• Calculate load weights and determine appropriate rigging techniques. 
• Inspect rigging equipment for safety and compliance. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively with crane operators using standard hand signals. 
• Demonstrate safe rigging practices and hand signal procedures. 
• Understand what a Qualified Rigger and Qualified Signal Person roles and responsibilities are. 

Purpose:

The purpose of this Qualified Rigger and Qualified Signal Person Course is to equip workers with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to:

• Safely rig and secure loads for lifting operations using proper techniques and equipment. 
• Effectively communicate with crane operators through standardized hand signals to ensure safe and efficient load movement. 
• Comply with OSHA and ANSI regulations, including 29 CFR 1926.1400 (Subpart CC), which require qualified personnel for rigging and signal operations. 
• Recognize and mitigate common rigging hazards to prevent accidents, equipment damage, or serious injury on the job site. 
• Perform proper inspections of rigging gear and components to ensure they are in safe working condition before use. 

This training ensures that workers not only meet regulatory requirements but also contribute to a safer, more productive lifting environment on construction sites, industrial facilities, and other workplaces involving cranes and hoisting equipment. 

Target Audience:

Qualified Rigger and Hand Signal Course is designed for workers who are responsible for rigging loads or directing crane operations.

This is an instructor-led in person course in a classroom setting that is ideal for entry level employees and supervisors working in industries where cranes are used.

Essential workers from oil and gas, construction, industrial, or maritime environments, such as Crane Operators, Workers who handle Loads, and work within Load Fall Zones.

Duration:

The training typically lasts 3-4 hours and includes a combination of classroom instruction with powerpoint, lecture, group tabletop exercise, student participation, videos, and practical, hands-on exercises.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course, Students will receive a Qualified Rigger and Hand Signal Certification, that contains each employee's name, the signature of the Trainer, and the dates of Training, valid for one year.

The certificate of completion is available for review by employees and their authorized representatives with the students Training Passport.

Training Passport is a digital Training history of a person's Training Records.

This course meets the requirements of the OSHA 1926 Subpart CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction.

Evaluation:

Students gain knowledge through lectures, group discussions, hands-on exercises, equipment demonstrations, and student participation with rigging equipment.

Participants will be evaluated on their knowledge, skills and abilities during the learning seminar and will complete a final examination and are required to pass with an 80% or better.

Prerequisites:

No prior rigging certification is required, but experience and a basic understanding of construction and industrial safety practices is helpful. 

Qualified Rigger and Signal Person Training: Mastering Safe Lifting and Crane Communication 

Enroll in this comprehensive course to develop the essential skills and knowledge required for safely rigging loads and directing crane operations using industry-standard hand signals in compliance with OSHA and ANSI regulations.