Rigger & Signal Person Training (OSHA-Compliant Certification)

OSHA Requirements for Riggers & Signal Persons

OSHA requires riggers and signal persons to be qualified—meaning they must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform their roles safely.

This includes compliance with:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC (Cranes & Derricks)
• OSHA 1910/1926 general rigging requirements
• ASME B30 standards (slings, rigging hardware, lift planning)

👉 Our training helps employers meet these requirements and document qualifications.

Who This Training Is For

This course is designed for anyone involved in lifting operations:

• Riggers
• Signal persons
• Crane spotters
• Lift directors
• Supervisors overseeing lifting operations
• Workers around cranes, hoists, or suspended loads

What You’ll Learn

By the end of training, participants can:

• Inspect slings and rigging hardware
• Select the correct sling, hitch, and lifting configuration
• Calculate load weight, center of gravity, and sling tension
• Use proper hand signals and communication methods
• Identify hazards and control risk during lifts
• Act as a competent person and take corrective action

Core Training Topics

Rigging Fundamentals

• Load characteristics and center of gravity
• Hitch types (vertical, choker, basket)
• Load stability and lift planning basics

Rigging Equipment & Hardware

• Slings: wire rope, synthetic, chain
• Hardware: shackles, hooks, eyebolts
• Angle loading and sling stress

Inspection & Safety

• Pre-use and periodic inspections
• Removing defective equipment from service
• Documentation and compliance

Signals & Communication

• Standard crane hand signals
• Voice and radio communication
• Managing blind lifts and visibility challenges

Hazard Recognition

• Pinch/crush zones
• Power lines and environmental hazards
• Load path and exclusion zones

Hands-On Training for Real Job Sites

We focus on practical, real-world training so your team can:

• Safely rig and control loads
• Communicate clearly with operators
• Prevent accidents and equipment damage

👉 Training is tailored to your equipment, jobsite conditions, and lifting operations.