Crane Safety: Safe Rigging & Lifting Operations Training Course
Crane and rigging operations involve significant workplace hazards that require proper equipment inspection, load control, and safe lifting procedures. This Crane Safety: Safe Rigging & Lifting Operations Training Course provides practical guidance on crane safety, rigging equipment inspections, sling selection, and overhead lifting operations to help prevent equipment failures and serious workplace injuries.
Participants will learn how to inspect rigging hardware, recognize defective hooks and lifting equipment, understand sling tension and rated capacities, and identify hazards associated with suspended loads and crane movement. The course also examines OSHA requirements, applicable ASME standards, and safe practices for controlling loads during lifting and lowering operations.
Designed for crane operators, riggers, signal persons, construction workers, industrial maintenance personnel, supervisors, and workplace safety professionals, this training provides a foundation in safe rigging practices and overhead lifting operations.
Training Objectives
- Perform rigging equipment inspections and remove defective equipment from service
- Inspect crane hooks and recognize applicable rejection criteria
- Understand sling tension and maintain rated lifting capacities
- Identify hazards associated with lifting, swinging loads, and electrical clearances
- Apply safe procedures for controlling suspended loads during lifting and landing operations
- Recognize the importance of crane positioning, load stability, and proper rigging practices
Course Overview
Crane and rigging operations are high-risk workplace activities where equipment failures, improper inspections, and unsafe lifting practices can result in serious injuries, property damage, and fatalities. Safe lifting requires properly maintained equipment, trained personnel, and compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, manufacturer instructions, and ASME safety standards. Workers must understand how to identify potential hazards and ensure that lifting equipment is suitable for the intended operation.
This training provides an overview of crane safety and rigging procedures, beginning with the importance of inspecting lifting equipment before use. Participants will learn why rigging hardware must be properly marked, maintained, and rated for its intended capacity. The course examines the use of alloy steel lifting chains, synthetic web slings, and protective measures such as edge protection to help prevent equipment damage during lifting operations.
The program also covers crane hook inspections and equipment rejection criteria. Participants will learn how to recognize visible defects, including cracks, excessive wear, throat opening increases, and hook deformation. The training explains why damaged hooks and other defective rigging components must be removed from service rather than used for lifting operations.
Understanding sling tension is another essential component of safe rigging. Participants will explore how sling angles affect the forces placed on individual sling legs and why tension increases as sling legs become more horizontal. The course reinforces the importance of maintaining rated capacities, positioning the crane block over the load's center of gravity, and avoiding side-pulling, shock loading, and uncontrolled load movement.
The training examines common overhead lifting hazards in both indoor and outdoor environments. Topics include overhead obstructions, piping, aisles, pendant controls, ground stability, and electrical power-line clearances. Participants will learn why crane positioning and awareness of surrounding conditions are essential before and during lifting operations.
Safe load movement and landing procedures are also addressed. Learners will review the importance of staying outside suspended-load fall zones, using tag lines when appropriate, and maintaining safe distances while controlling moving loads. The course explains why loads must be landed on suitable dunnage, stabilized, and fully supported before rigging equipment is removed.
By understanding equipment inspections, sling tension, hook safety, and suspended-load hazards, workers can improve lifting practices and help reduce the risks associated with crane and rigging operations.
This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.
Compliance Standards & Regulations
This course references crane safety and rigging practices associated with the following standards and regulations:
- OSHA General Industry Crane and Hoist Requirements
- OSHA Construction Crane and Derrick Requirements
- Applicable ASME B30 Standards for Cranes, Hoists, Hooks, Slings, and Rigging Hardware
- Manufacturer equipment inspection and operating instructions
- Workplace lifting, rigging, and suspended-load safety practices
Key Benefits
- Improves awareness of crane and overhead lifting hazards
- Reinforces proper rigging equipment inspection procedures
- Helps workers recognize defective hooks and lifting hardware
- Develops understanding of sling angles, tension, and rated capacities
- Promotes safe crane positioning and load control
- Reinforces awareness of electrical, environmental, and suspended-load hazards
- Supports safer rigging operations and workplace injury prevention
Course Details
- Course Length: 19 Minutes
- Language(s): EN / ES / FR (English, Spanish, and French closed captions)
- Progress Tracking: Included
- Mobile Compatible: Yes
- Participant Resources: Downloadable participant guide
- Course Format: Streaming video on-demand
- Access: Included with license
- LMS Compatibility: Compatible with your LMS or accessible through a hosted LMS platform
- Produced: 2026
- SKU: AT305
Video Streaming Licensing Options
The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.
Included with Your License
- Hosted video-streaming access
- Downloadable participant guide
- Closed captions (where available)
- Certificate of completion (where applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.
Can I train more than 100 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.
Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.
Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.
Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.