Rigger / Slinger Safety One Day Onsite Training & Certification Programme
Course Overview
The Rigger / Slinger Safety Training programme is a one-day intensive onsite certification designed for personnel involved in lifting and rigging operations. The programme focuses on safe lifting practices, legal compliance, rigging engineering basics, and practical skill development in accordance with Indian statutory provisions and IS standards.
Target Audience
- Riggers
- Slingers
- Helpers involved in lifting operations
- Crane and hoist support personnel
- Lifting supervisors (recommended)
Training Objectives
After completion of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand legal duties and responsibilities of riggers and slingers
- Identify safe lifting practices as per IS standards
- Select correct slings, shackles, hooks, and lifting accessories
- Calculate basic Safe Working Load (SWL) and estimate loads
- Prevent lifting-related accidents and unsafe acts
- Comply with statutory and client safety requirements
- Obtain ITESCS certification for site deployment
Course Structure & Session-wise Content
Session 1: Introduction & Legal Requirements
Duration: 1 Hour
Role & Responsibilities of Rigger / Slinger
- Definition and scope of rigger/slinger duties
- Responsibilities before, during, and after lifting
- Coordination with crane operator and signalman
- Authority to STOP unsafe lifting operations
Legal & Statutory Provisions (India)
- Factories Act, 1948
- Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996
- BOCW Central Rules, 1998
- IS 3696 (Part 1 & 2) – Safety in scaffolds and lifting
- IS 13367 – Safe use of cranes
- IS 2751 – Steel wire ropes
- IS 15041 – Synthetic slings
- Employer and worker legal liabilities
- Penalties due to unsafe lifting
Session 2: Basic Lifting Engineering Concepts
Duration: 1 Hour
Load Basics
- Dead load vs live load
- Centre of Gravity (CG)
- Load stability concepts
- Effect of load shape and size
Safe Working Load (SWL)
- Definition of SWL and WLL
- Factors affecting SWL
- Safety factors as per IS standards
- Colour coding and tagging requirements
Session 3: Slings, Tackles & Lifting Accessories
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Types of Slings
- Wire rope slings
- Chain slings
- Synthetic slings (nylon / polyester)
- Webbing and round slings
Lifting Accessories
- Shackles (D type and Bow type)
- Hooks (with safety latch)
- Eye bolts and lifting lugs
- Turnbuckles and spreader beams
Inspection & Rejection Criteria
- IS standard rejection limits
- Broken wires, corrosion, and kinks
- Sling cuts, burns, and deformation
- Tagging and traceability requirements
Session 4: Safe Slinging & Rigging Practices
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Slinging Methods
- Vertical hitch
- Choker hitch
- Basket hitch
- Multi-leg sling configuration
Sling Angle Effect
- Angle reduction factor
- Load increase due to low sling angles
- Safe sling angle practices
Do’s & Don’ts in Rigging
- Correct hook placement
- Use of softeners and edge protection
- Avoiding shock loading
- Proper use of tag lines
Session 5: Lifting Operations & Signaling
Duration: 1 Hour
Lifting Operation Planning
- Lift plan fundamentals
- Role of lifting supervisor
- Permit to Work (PTW) system
- Communication protocols
Hand Signals & Communication
- Standard hand signals
- Importance of single signalman
- Radio and whistle communication
- Emergency stop signal
Session 6: Hazards, Accidents & Control Measures
Duration: 1 Hour
Common Lifting Hazards
- Overloading
- Incorrect sling selection
- Poor ground conditions
- Working under suspended loads
Accident Case Studies
- Typical lifting accidents in construction
- Root causes and lessons learned
- Human error vs system failure
Control Measures
- Engineering controls
- Administrative controls
- PPE requirements for riggers and slingers
Session 7: Practical Demonstration (Site / Yard)
Duration: 1 Hour
- Identification of lifting gear
- Correct sling selection for loads
- Practical slinging demonstrations
- Pre-use inspection exercises
- Hand signal practice
- Unsafe act identification
Session 8: Assessment & Certification
Duration: 1 Hour
Written Assessment
- Multiple choice questions
- Legal and practical knowledge-based
Practical Assessment
- Sling selection
- Inspection skill evaluation
- Signaling demonstration
Certification
- ITESCS Rigger / Slinger Safety Certificate
- Validity: 1 Year / As per client requirement
- ID Card (optional)
- Attendance and assessment records maintained
Training Deliverables
- Training presentation (Hindi / English / Bilingual)
- Practical demonstration tools
- Assessment papers
- Attendance sheet
- Training photographs
- Certificate with unique ID
- Training report for client and audit purposes
Compliance & Value Addition
<p>✔ Meets Indian statutory legal requirements<br />✔ Aligned with IS standards and industry best practices<br />✔ Suitable for Railway, Metro, EPC, Steel Plant & Infrastructure projects<br />✔ Audit and client-compliance friendly<br />✔ Reduces lifting accidents and unsafe practices</p>
