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Rigger and Signal Person (Basic) Training Online

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Rigger Signalman Course Online, designed by trainers with 15+ years of onsite training experience. The estimated time for this training is 150 – 180 min. If you prefer offline training we suggest our Rigger & Signaler Training Kit.

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What’s in the Rigger and Signal Person (Basic) Course?

This training course is OSHA-aligned and covers OSHA’s classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on equipment and anatomy, maintenance and inspections, safe operations and stability, common hazards, and more. This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will have immediate online access to your certificate of completion. You have the option to download the practical evaluations for the specific course. Although the practical evaluation is not a required part of the online course, we strongly recommend completing it under the supervision of your employer to ensure your mastery of the safety training topics.

Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 150 – 180 min.

Intended Audience:

  • Employees
  • Supervisors

This course covers the following OSHA standards:

  • 29 CFR 1926.1419 – Signals – general requirements
  • 29 CFR 1926.1420 – Signals – radio, telephone or other electronic transmission of signals
  • 29 CFR 1926.1421 – Signals – voice signals, additional requirements
  • 29 CFR 1926.1422 – Signals – hand signal chart

Rigging Safety Training Course Content

  1. Introduction/General
  2. Site set-up
  3. Determining load weights, sling angles, and stresses
  4. Center of gravity, basic hitches, and sling types
  5. Lifting hardware, below-the-hook-devices, verbal communication, and hand signals
  6. Conclusion

This course also includes practical exam guides and examination helps, as well as hand signal and rigging poster files, which can be accessed and used by your employer after the written exam for the purpose of administering the required practical examination.

What’s included with the Rigger Signalman Course?

  • Complete Rigger Training: Our goal is to keep you safe and save you money. Don’t risk getting expensive OSHA fines because you settled for a sub-par training program that didn’t cover safety topics in depth. Train using a program that helps you retain what is learned so that it is put into practice on job sites.
  • Cost-Effective: Hiring a trainer to come on-site can be expensive; that is why we developed our online curriculum to lower costs while still providing a professional training experience. (Bulk pricing is available!)
  • Records Tracking System: We offer an easy-to-use management system so that if you have multiple students who are receiving the training you can have access to all records, certificates, observation guides, and more! (Contact us if you would like us to quickly create a company account for you)
  • Train Your Way: You can use this online rigger and signaler program for new hire training, refresher training, or train remotely. Access it from anywhere and work on your schedule.
  • Interactive Learning: Special reminders and quiz questions throughout the course prep students for the final exam so that it is passed the first time.
  • Corporate License: Do you want to host this course on your own server? Contact us about obtaining broadcasting rights for this and any of our other online courses.

 

 

Why Take Our Online Rigger Signaler Course?

Our online training course provides a substantial, thorough, and effective way to learn how to work safely. We’ve been providing industry-specific safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years.

The online course meets the classroom requirement for occupational safety training. It also includes a proficiency checklist that employers can use to perform a practical evaluation, in accordance with standards and regulations.

We have fine-tuned this training to provide you with the best experience possible. Our robust training approach gives an interactive experience that helps learners retain information and apply it on the job site, preventing costly accidents and fines. Safety training is an investment. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust the Hard Hat Training Series for their online training needs.

  • Complete Training: First and foremost our goal is to keep you safe and save you money. Don't risk getting expensive OSHA fines because you settled for a sub-par training program that didn't cover safety topics in depth. Train using a program that helps you retain what is learned so that it is put into practice on job sites.
  • Cost-Effective: Hiring a trainer to come on-site can be expensive. In contrast, our online curriculum lowers costs while still providing a professional training experience.
  • Records Tracking System: We offer an easy-to-use management system so that if you have multiple students who are receiving the training you can have access to all records, all-terrain certificates, observation guides and more! (contact us if you would like us to quickly create a company account for you)
  • Train Your Way: You can use this online training program for new hire training, refresher training or train remotely. Access it from anywhere and work on your schedule.
  • Interactive Learning: Special reminders and quiz questions throughout the course prep students for the final exam so that it is passed the first time.
  • Corporate License: Do you want to host this course on your own server? Contact us about obtaining broadcasting rights for this and any of our other online courses.

 

 

Training Rigger (Basic) Certification Course

Those pursuing rigging certification need to use credentials accredited by NCCCO.

  • Rigging is the process of getting a load ready to be lifted and moved, usually by a crane.
  • The most common certifications for riggers are Qualification, Level I, Level II, and Signalperson.
  • A Level I rigger can perform straightforward, repetitive rigging tasks.

What is Rigging?

On a jobsite, there are two types of rigging. Rigging is the process of preparing a load for lifting and transportation, typically by a crane. Rigging also refers to any equipment that is used for hoisting. Although rigging equipment may change over time, the fundamentals of rigging largely stay the same.

What Is a Rigger?

A rigger is someone who secures a load before lifting, pulling, hoisting, or otherwise moving it. Riggers may also transport heavy equipment used by workers to another area of the site. A rigger should feel comfortable working at heights as the work requires the use of tools like cranes, forklifts, and spreader beams. In the construction industry, riggers are frequently found working as millwrights, inspectors, transport truckers, or crane operators.

What Are the Different Rigger Certifications?

Most persons who pursue rigging certification do so with National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators-accredited credentials (NCCCO).

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, also known as NCCCO, is a non-profit organization founded in January 1995 for the certification of crane operators. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accredited NCCCO certificates. NCCCO has also been accredited by OSHA since 1999. In November of 2018, OSHA started requiring accredited crane operating certification.

The following are the most popular rigging certifications:

Qualification Certification

Many companies provide basic qualification courses to help you get ready for advanced rigging certifications. The qualification course ensures you have the fundamental knowledge necessary to operate the equipment, rigging-related terms, and rules. Qualification courses cover the following concepts:

  • Recognizing dangers
  • Types of cranes, derricks, and hoists
  • Standard procedures for construction sites typical tasks
  • Moving and hoisting techniques
  • Equipment components
  • Selecting, examining, and using rigging materials according to emergency protocol
  • Connectors such as synthetic slings, chains, and wire rope slings

While you might not be able to conduct advanced rigging tasks with a qualifying certification, you can get a certificate proving that you adhere to OSHA requirements.

Level I

Certification from the NCCCO is required to become a Certified Rigger Level I. A Level I rigger can perform straightforward, repetitive rigging jobs when the load weight, center of gravity, rigging, and rigging configuration are known through experience or on-the-job training prior to the rigging activities. Riggers at Level I should be able to demonstrate or be knowledgeable about:

  • How to check the rigging before use
  • Hitching configurations, capabilities, and fundamental knots
  • Locating and attaching rigging.
  • Recognizing potential risks
  • Operational signals
  • Utilizing numerous rigging tools, fundamental hitches, and their applications.

Level II

A Level II rigger has all the skills and knowledge acquired from Level I certification. In addition, a certified Level II rigger can also choose rigging components and methods according to rigging capacity. The following rigging jobs can be done without supervision by a Level II rigger:

  • Calculate the load’s weight and gravity
  • Locate the lift points
  • Identify and choose rigging based on the loads
  • Perform rigging and lift point pre-use inspections
  • Know hitch configurations, load angle factors, rigging capacity, and load integrity can help you locate and install rigging.
  • Recognize load dynamics and related risks

Level II riggers will also have knowledge of hoisting tools, winches, jacks, industrial rollers, and related tools (NCCCO).

According to the NCCCO, for the candidate to receive complete certification, the Level II practical exam must be passed within a year of passing the written exam for Rigger Level II certification. Level I Riggers are urged to try for Level II certification. Candidates moving up to Rigger Level II are encouraged to take the written and practical tests simultaneously or to start with the practical exam.

Signalperson Certification

Signalpeople in rigging seek the advice of skilled riggers to direct their movements and activities. When the operator is unable to see the load, the point of operation, the landing place, or the crane’s line of motion, signalers must be used. After training, signalpersons should be able to demonstrate:

  • Hand motions and verbal cues
  • Basic machinery and equipment
  • Risk assessments and safety approaches
  • Crane dynamics and applications

To become certified, you must pass a practical exam as well as a written exam.

What’s in the Rigger and Signal Person (Basic) Course?

Our Rigger and Signalman safety training course is regulation aligned, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement. Each course contains sections on weight, angles and stress, center of gravity, sling hitches and types, and the hardware and lifting devices prospective riggers can expect to work with. This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, our course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.

Rigging Safety Training Course Content

  1. Introduction/General
  2. Site set-up
  3. Determining load weights, sling angles, and stresses
  4. Center of gravity, basic hitches, and sling types
  5. Lifting hardware, below-the-hook-devices, verbal communication, and hand signals
  6. Conclusion

This course also includes practical exam guides and examination help, as well as hand signal and rigging poster files, which can be accessed and used by your employer after the written exam for the purpose of administering the required practical examination.

For more information, check out our relates articles Rigger Exam Questions w/ Practice Test

What Is Rigging Training?

Rigging training is a specialized program designed to educate individuals on the safe and efficient practices involved in rigging operations. This training covers topics such as equipment usage, load calculations, inspection procedures, and communication protocols between riggers and signal persons.

Does OSHA Require Rigging Training?

Yes, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandates rigging training for workers involved in rigging operations to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations. Proper training helps prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities related to rigging activities. Learn more details in our article about Rigger Safety Training.

How Do You Train to Be a Rigger?

To become a qualified rigger, individuals typically undergo comprehensive training programs offered by accredited organizations or training providers like Hart Hat Training.

Here at Hard Hat Training, our rigging courses comply with OSHA safety regulations. All of our courses are also kept up to date and adhere to the most current safety standards. Meaning that our rigging courses are capable of informing, training, and certifying riggers. Here are some of the different rigging courses we offer:

In addition, gaining practical experience under the supervision of experienced riggers is crucial for skill development.

How Long Is a Rigging Course?

The duration of a rigging course can vary depending on the training provider, the depth of the curriculum, and the specific requirements of the learners. Courses may range from a few days to several weeks, with some offering flexible schedules to accommodate participants’ needs. It’s important to choose a course that adequately covers essential rigging concepts and provides sufficient hands-on practice to develop proficiency.

Other Training Options:

We offer two other types of training for this course. The other training types are DIY training kits and a train the trainer certification course. An identical final exam and OSHA-aligned safety training certificate applies, no matter which of the three format options you choose below.


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Our online trainings are great for those who want to learn at their own pace and on their own time. Online trainings can be completed from any location, eliminating the need for expensive seminars.

Employers can assign employees specific trainings and keep track of their progress and exam scores. We also offer group trainings, company accounts, and even bulk discounts for businesses.

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Training Kit

Our kits are the perfect resource for those who want the freedom of training employees themselves. Unlike traditional trainings that are taken once, the kit offers a complete initial training as well as activities and materials to train employees long after they’ve been certified.

These materials include practical evaluations, exams, toolbox trainings, accident profiles, ect.

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Train the Trainer

Train-the-trainer courses allow employers to take full control of the training process. Employees who take these courses are fully certified to use the training kit and train others.

This means that employers can hold training seminars and courses without the need for third-party trainers. We will also include a training presentation and materials to train others.

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Online Safety Training FAQs

What does each online class cover?

Generally speaking, each course covers an overview of the topic, detailed explanation of relevant equipment, safe operating practices, common hazards to avoid, and hazard control measures.

How long is the course?

Trainees go at their own pace, but in general each class (including the exam) takes anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours. We recommend planning for two or more so you don’t end up rushing through the exam.

Are these courses OSHA-aligned?

All Hard Hat Training online courses were designed to adhere to OSHA and ANSI training requirements. But it is important to understand that by OSHA-aligned, we mean it follows best practices and safety principles put forth by OSHA. In an online format, it is not possible to cover every code for every situation or hazard across every industry. For this reason, our safety training solutions are tools to further knowledge and help employers train and/or certify their crew.

However, just because a course or program is OSHA-aligned does not necessarily mean a company will be aligned or avoid citations if OSHA were to audit them. There is much more that goes into collective company alignment with OSHA. For example, workers need to be observed applying what they learned in the classroom in the field. This observation/practical exam should be done by trainers, supervisors, or other designated competent persons. Whether you use our training kits or online courses, we provide guides to help employers do this.

Other steps for ultimate alignment may include but are not limited to addressing with your crew any gaps in the training or additional hazards specific to your work situation; creating, training on, and enforcing written safety programs (also known as plans or procedures); and performing regular inspections and risk assessments.

Are the e-learning classes up-to-date with OSHA standards?

Yes, Hard Hat Training online courses incorporate the latest OSHA standards. As standards change, we make changes to the courses.

Does this course certify or qualify me?

There is a lot of confusion among operators and even companies about what it means to be certified or qualified. Simply put, no, a course does not certify anyone. It is the employer’s responsibility to make sure an employee is properly trained, and it is also his or her responsibility to say when the employee is “qualified” or “competent.” Our online courses and training kits are just a tool to help them in doing so.

According to OSHA, proper training must include a classroom portion, including a written exam, as well as a practical hands-on portion/exam wherein the operator is observed operating the machine. Our courses provide the classroom portion of the training. The safety administrator of the company will have access to a checklist which can be used to observe the trainee on the machine. When done successfully, the administrator signs the bottom of the form. At this point, unless further training is required by your employer, you have done everything required by OSHA to be considered by your employer as “qualified” or “competent.”

If I pass this class and exam, can I take my certification and get a job anywhere?

See “Does this course certify or qualify me?” This will depend on your employer. Remember, it is their responsibility to see that you are trained and if there is ever an accident, it is they who will have to prove to OSHA that they trained you sufficiently. Because of this, while some smaller businesses may simply accept your certificate and a copy of your test, they will often require you to go through their own training program. This is their right to do so. It is their further responsibility to train you in accordance with the job, site, equipment, etc.

How long is the training good for?

The timeframe for how long training remains valid depends on the specific topic and OSHA training guidelines. Heavy machinery operators, for instance, need to recertify every three years, while other training courses may have different renewal periods. The expiration date for each training course will be printed on your certificate of completion for reference so you know when to take the training again.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will have immediate online access to your certificate of completion. You have the option to download the practical evaluations for your specific course. Although the practical evaluation is not required for you to earn online course completion credit, we strongly recommend completing it under the supervision of your employer to ensure your mastery of the safety training topics.

How many people can use this course? Can I play it for several employees at the same time?

Only one employee can take the course. There are many reasons for this, but most importantly, the course is designed to train one employee per OSHA regulations. Also, there is an online final exam at the end that will be linked to the trainee assigned. OSHA requires proof of training, and if multiple people were to sit in on that one course, they would not get credit for taking it.

Are SCORM/Tin Can options available for use on our own company LMS?

All our online courses are SCORM-compatible and can be easily uploaded to your company’s current SCORM-compliant LMS using our SCORM Cloud dispatch service. We do not offer direct SCORM file access to our courses. If you would like more information about how SCORM dispatch works and whether it would be a good fit for your business needs, please contact our sales team at (888) 360-8764.

Can I become a Hard Hat Training reseller?

We do have reseller options available. Visit Become a Hard Hat Safety Affiliate Partner to learn more.

How do I look up my certificate of completion?

So, you have already purchased a course from us, taken the online training, and passed the certification exam with flying colors. Now what?

Simply print a copy of your course completion certificate for your employer and keep a copy for your records. You can log in to your LMS account anytime to print your certificate after you have completed the training.

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14 reviews for Rigger and Signal Person (Basic) Training Online

  1. Licerio –

    Heya i’m for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and aid others like you helped me.

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Thank you, Licerio. What a beautiful comment. We truly hope that others can learn about maintaining safety in their workplaces. Please share what you have learned, and don’t hesitate to pass the word along to others about our courses.

  2. Dario –

    Lots good information

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Thank you, Dario. We do a lot of research for these courses, so we’re glad to hear that you found it to be very informative.

  3. Ray M. –

    good course

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Thank you, Ray. We’re glad that you found the course so good. Please let us know if we can help with any of your other training needs.

  4. Wilson W. –

    Great

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Hello Wilson,

      We are glad you liked the training! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please let us not if we can help you with any other training in the future! And thanks for choosing Hard Hat Training.

  5. Greg K. –

    it was great

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Thank you, Greg, for taking the time to rate us on this course. It sounds like you had a good experience, and we appreciate you letting us know.

  6. Justin B. –

    good flow of training

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Thanks, Justin. We always love hearing about how easy the courses are to follow along with, and it sounds like you had a good experience. We appreciate the feedback.

  7. Thimoty Y. –

    Best course ever

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Hello Thimoty,

      We are glad you liked the training! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please let us know if we can help you with any other training in the future! And thanks for choosing Hard Hat Training.

  8. Alvaro S. –

    It was easy to understand the information that is presented

    • Hard Hat Training –

      What an incredible review, Alvaro! Thank you so much! We try to keep our trainings informative as well as interactive. We are glad to know that you have found this to be the case. Thank you again!

  9. James L –

    Great course. Easy to understand information throughout course. Thanks

    • Hard Hat Training –

      James, thanks for the review! I’m glad the course was helpful to you.

  10. Hatson C. –

    Good course gives all the basics you’ll need

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Hello Hatson, thanks for your review! We are glad that you had a good experience with the course and that it covered all the basics well! Thanks for choosing Hard Hat Training.

  11. Duncan –

    I like that I can control the speed at which the information is given

  12. Erik Payan –

    Your courses are great. probably have more quiz or refreshers before final exam

  13. robert kirk –

    the course was very helpful and lots of good information

  14. robert kirk –

    very useful to learn the hand signals

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