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Rigging Equipment Inspector

Crane Institute of America

Certification

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This is the ideal training program for inspectors of rigging equipment. The latest OSHA and ASME rigging equipment standards are thoroughly covered, inspection checklists are provided, and students learn how to properly document the inspection. Both classroom and hands-on training are included.

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This is the ideal training program for inspectors of rigging equipment. The latest OSHA and ASME rigging equipment standards are thoroughly covered, inspection checklists are provided, and students learn how to properly document the inspection. Both classroom and hands-on training are included. Inspector certification is available for those who qualify. Equipment Covered Wire Rope Slings Rigging Hardware Come-alongs Lifting Beams Chain Hoists Topics Types of rigging equipment, components & terminology Inspector’s role in reducing accidents & liability exposure Setting up a rigging equipment inspection program OSHA & ASME rigging equipment inspection requirements The three levels of inspection Rigging equipment inspection procedures and techniques Recognizing and understanding the differences between deficiencies & safety hazards Correct way to write inspection reports to provide the proper documentation Inspecting structural components, sheaves, blocks, hooks, mechanisms, wire rope, load indicating devices, etc. When to perform a non-destructive crack detection test Performing load tests on rigging equipment, i.e. come-alongs, chain hoists, etc. Requirements for Inspector Certification Complete the Crane Institute of America Rigging Equipment Inspector training program Possess the physical ability to perform inspections on rigging equipment Have a minimum of two years experience working with rigging equipment (A trainee certification is available for personnel who do not meet experience requirements) Pass a written examinations You will receive Rigging Handbook Rigging Equipment Inspector Workbook (includes applicable OSHA/ASME standards, annual inspection checklists, etc.) Wire Rope Inspection Card Rigger’s Capacity Card Inspection Certificate Decal Certificate of Training

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify rigging equipment types including wire rope, slings, rigging hardware, come-alongs, lifting beams, and chain hoists using correct components and terminology
  • Analyze rigging equipment accident causes to understand the inspector's role in reducing accidents and liability exposure
  • Establish a rigging equipment inspection program incorporating OSHA and ASME inspection requirements and program administration responsibilities
  • Apply the three levels of rigging equipment inspection by understanding when and how each level is required and the criteria that differentiate each level
  • Inspect wire rope for broken wires, kinking, corrosion, wear, and other criteria indicating removal from service in compliance with applicable standards
  • Inspect slings including wire rope, chain, synthetic, and mesh types to identify deficiencies and safety hazards requiring corrective action or removal from service
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators53-7051.00
  • Construction and Related Workers, All Other47-4099.00
  • Production Workers, All Other51-9199.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Forklift lift beams, swivel-hooks, and elevating platforms — operate with routine proficiency to load, unload, and stack materials in a busy warehouse without close oversight.
  • Electric- and gasoline-powered trucks and tractors — drive along established facility routes, transporting materials between receiving, processing, and storage areas independently.
  • Mixed pallet loads and skids — manually and mechanically load or unload from transport vehicles, adjusting technique for varying weights and configurations in a distribution center.
  • Loaded pallets and product boxes — secure and position with lifting devices for transport to designated storage or shipping areas following facility procedures.
  • Product load accuracy — inspect outbound shipments against work orders and safely route corrected loads through the warehouse to meet delivery schedules.
  • Daily forklift maintenance tasks — perform fluid top-offs, battery charging, and minor adjustments, logging findings in maintenance records at a depot or warehouse.
  • Inventory management software — enter and update stock movement records routinely, resolving minor data discrepancies at a warehouse workstation.
  • Time management across concurrent pick-and-move tasks — coordinate multiple material transfers within shift deadlines in a fast-paced fulfillment center.
  • Depth perception and rate control — apply consistently when stacking loads at height in multi-tier racking systems within a storage facility.
  • Basic troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions — identify warning indicators, report issues, and remove unsafe equipment from service in a warehouse or manufacturing plant.

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