COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes practical sessions and demonstration where participants carryout lifting and rigging operations. Theory learnt in the class will be applied using a mobile crane and assorted rigging through hands-on practical sessions. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Crane & Rigging Risk Management. It covers the fundamentals of crane operations, types of rigging equipment and factors influencing rigging safety; the common hazards in crane and rigging operations and risk management, risk assessment process, risk control strategies and regulatory requirements and compliance; the standards and regulations for crane and rigging safety including the roles and responsibilities of crane operators, rigging personnel and signalers, safety officers and supervisors; and the hazard identification techniques in crane operations, risk assessment process and job hazard analysis (JHA) for crane and rigging tasks. Further, the course will also discuss the site-specific hazard analysis, dynamic risk assessment during operations and documentation and reporting of risks; eliminating hazards through task planning; the safe load handling techniques and rigging equipment inspection and maintenance; the crane stability and load path planning; the clear communication among crew; and the hand signals and the use of radios and other communication devices effectively

 During this interactive course, participants will learn the emergency action plan, proper evacuation and rescue procedures and advanced risk control measures; the load testing and stability checks, preventive maintenance and common maintenance tasks for crane components; the human error in crane operations, fatigue and distraction and safe behavior among operators; the internal and external audits, and preparing for regulatory inspections; using audits to identify and correct hazards and documenting inspection outcomes; the accident prevention strategies, continuous improvement in crane and rigging safety and technology and innovation in risk management; developing training and competency, assessing operator skills and safety knowledge and implementing refresher training programs; building a proactive risk management culture and involving all team members in safety initiatives; reinforcing positive behaviors and accountability; and recognizing and rewarding safety compliance.