Rigging Safety & Permit to Work Training Services by HSE-RM Solutions

Consciousness Session on Rigging Safety & Work Permit

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Changing conventional means of training to stakeholders Consciousness Session on Rigging Safety & Work Permit, Specially designed program to bring out, true meaning of learning. Focused on current practices, best practices and providing resourcing solution in safe handling procedures. 

Objective of Consciousness Session

·        To enhance awareness

·        In the proper selection, use, and maintenance of slings

·        In the recognition of hazards associated with rigging.

·        In adopting the safe rigging practices  

·        This training is designed to assist you in understanding and complying with OSHA's standards for sling use in General Industry, Maritime, and Construction.

·        To prevent any ACCIDENT related to RIGGING

Elements of Consciousness Session

ü  Safe Rigging Practices

ü  What standards apply?

ü  Factories Act Section 28 Hoist and lifts  and  Gujarat Factory Rules – 58 & 59

ü  FORM NO. 9 (Prescribed under Rule 58) Report of examination of hoists and lifts

ü  Factories Act Section 29 Lifting Machines, Chains, Ropes and Lifting Tackles and Gujarat Factory Rules – 60, & 60 A

ü  FORM NO. 10 (Prescribed under Rule 60) Prescribed for the report of Examination of the lifting machines, ropes, and lifting tackles.

ü  Rigging Hazards (Recognition, identification & Control) Basics; Rigging Safety - Signaling 

Å      Safe Rigging Practices

ü  Check the slings and ensure that the rigging angle is correct.

ü  Make sure the load is properly secured and inform the Crane Operator of the weight of the load.

ü  Make sure the lifting gears such as slings and shackles are well-maintained and in good working condition.

ü  Make sure the load is stable, secured and balanced before any lifting operation.

ü  Make sure any loose items are placed in a proper receptacle or container to prevent the load from falling during the lifting operation.

ü  Immediately report any defective or faulty lifting gear to the Lifting Supervisor.

ü  Place adequate paddings on the edges of the load to prevent the sling from damage.

Å      Good Practices

ü  Correct use of choker hitches

ü  Correct way to balance a shackle load

ü  Correct hook-up methods

ü  Correct rigging method

ü  Hook up unused slings

ü  Correct loading method

ü  Use paddings during lifting

ü  Correct methods of joining sling eyes.

ü  Use original screw pin

ü  Use tag line to control movement of the load

ü  Correct method of unloading

ü  Check hook for any defects and make sure it is in good working condition

ü  Check shackle for any defects and make sure it is in good working condition

ü  Check wire ropes for any defects and make sure they are in good working condition

ü  Understand and practice correct hand signals

Job Hazard Analysis

(Pre-Task Planning and Lifting Plans)

The Pre-Task Planning or Lifting Plan (Job Hazard Analysis) shall recognize all elements of foreseeable risk inherent in an operation and satisfactorily address them thus ensuring that safety is not compromised. This shall include the following, but is not limited to:

ü  Ground conditions and crane support

ü  Crane and rigging suitability.

ü  Structural capability of the load.

ü  Direction of an operation and control of the load.

ü  Discussion about load supports, support, and stability of cribbing, horizontal rotation requirements, where horizontal requirements are to take place (these should only take place at a minimally elevated position and any cribbing fully supported).

ü  Personnel not being subjected to location/working below a suspended load.

ü  Interface with other contractors.

ü  Access to/from lifting attachments.

ü  Interface with the Manufacturing personnel (where required).

ü  Safety procedures.

ü  Exclusion zone.; PPE

ü  Hazards of horizontal rotations if required.