Lifting and Rigging Operations (US)

Course Goal:

This course aims to give an overview of US best practice in relation to rigging and lifting operations 

Learning Objectives:

Section 1: Introduction to Lifting and Rigging

LO1 Give an overview of the lifting operations used in the Oil and Gas Industry

LO2  Outline standards that govern lifting and rigging operations

LO3 Describe the relevant roles and responsibilities involved in lifting and rigging operations

LO4  Describe the role of the Responsible Person 

LO5  Describe the role of the Competent Person 

LO6  Describe the role of the Lift Supervisor 

LO7  Describe the role of the Technical Authority

LO8  Describe the role of the Spotter

LO9  Describe the role of the Crane Operator

LO10 Describe the role of the Rigger

LO11 Outline the main hazards associated with lifting and rigging operations

Section 2: Planning a Lift

LO12 Outline the documentation used in planning a lift 

LO13 Describe the purpose and general layout of a lift plan

LO14 Describe how using a lifting operations flowchart can help lift planning 

LO15 Describe the risk assessment process in lifting operations

LO16 Outline the importance of certification

LO17 Describe the use of lift plan checklist sheets

Section 3: Undertaking Lifts

LO18 Outline lifting equipment selection

LO19 Describe rigging selection

LO20 Outline positioning considerations 

LO21 Describe the Tool Box Talk

LO22 Outline pre-lift checks

LO23 Describe the safe execution of the lift

LO24 Describe the importance of stopping the job

LO25 Explain how lessons learned and a close-out report can assist in future lifts

Section 4: Rigging Operations without the Use of a Crane

LO26  Describe the use of structures as rigging anchor points

LO27  Describe the use of slings and the angle load factor