How This Differs From Rigger Level I Certification
This is employer-side qualification training: it gives a company a documented record of the rigging knowledge behind its own "qualified rigger" decision. It does not lead to a card from an accredited body. Workers who want a portable credential should look at the Rigger Level I certification prep course, which targets the accredited written exam.
Training Topics
Rigging fundamentals
Crew roles and responsibilities, and the physics behind every suspended load.
Hitches
When to use a vertical, choker or basket hitch, and how each changes capacity.
Slings and hardware
Strengths and limits of wire rope, synthetic and chain slings; shackles, eyebolts and hooks.
Sling angles and load control
Angle stress, simple tension calculations and keeping loads steady with taglines.
Inspection and removal criteria
Daily checks and the damage that retires a sling or fitting.
Practical application
Realistic load-movement scenarios and a closing review.
Who Employers Enroll
- Workers who hook and unhook loads
- A/D crew members
- Maintenance and plant staff
- New hires joining lift crews
Qualification, not certification
Under 29 CFR 1926.1404 and 1926.1425, a qualified rigger is someone who meets OSHA's definition of qualified; accredited certification is not mandatory. This course documents training with a certificate of completion. If a project specifies an accredited card, see our certifier guide.
Trainees Will
Explain when OSHA expects a qualified rigger
Match hitches and slings to the load
Spot damaged gear before it is used
Work safely around a load in motion