Introduction to Rigging and Banksman:

• 1. • Importance of rigging and banksman operations
     • Legal and regulatory requirements
     • Roles and responsibilities of riggers and banksman

  2. Risk Assessment and Safety Procedures:

     • Identifying potential hazards and risks
     • Understanding safety regulations and guidelines
     • Safe working practices and procedures

  3. Rigging Equipment and Tools:

     • Types and characteristics of rigging equipment
     • Inspection, maintenance, and storage of rigging equipment
     • Proper selection and use of rigging tools

  4. Rigging Techniques:

     • Basic principles of rigging
     • Load calculations and weight estimation
     • Selection and use of appropriate rigging techniques for different loads

  5. Lifting and Moving Loads:

     • Lifting equipment and machinery
     • Load weight estimation and center of gravity
     • Rigging configurations and techniques for lifting and moving loads

  6. Signaling and Communication:

     • Hand signals and standardized signals
     • Verbal communication and radio procedures
     • Clear and effective communication with operators and other personnel

  7. Environmental Factors and Site Conditions:

     • Assessing environmental conditions and their impact on rigging operations
     • Dealing with adverse weather conditions
     • Rigging considerations in confined spaces or challenging work areas

  8. Emergency Procedures:

     • Response to emergencies and potential accidents
     • First aid and emergency rescue procedures
     • Evacuation protocols and site-specific emergency plans

  9. Practical Exercises and Assessments:

     • Hands-on rigging exercises
     • Signal communication drills
     • Written and practical assessments to evaluate participant’s knowledge and skills