Intended audience

This course is recommended for University personnel who use cranes, hoists, chain-falls, or other equipment to lift loads.

Description

This course teaches how to safely rig loads that will be moved by cranes, hoists, or other equipment. This includes planning a lift, inspecting and selecting slings, determining a load's weight, using a sling angle chart, and working with a qualified crane operator. Separate training is required for qualified crane operators who are responsible for overseeing safe rigging.

Regulations and resources

Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety

WAC 296-24-294PDF

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.