CERTEX USA

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2024-07-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-18 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-27 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-28 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Fe Springs, CA – CERTEX USA, 10555 Norwalk Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670, United States
A qualified rigger is defined as a qualified person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to rigging. This course brings all of the rigging concerns into focus for a practical, field proven method of ensuring rigging safety.
Course Overview:
This program includes technical training and the required examination to meet OSHA standards. The course illustrates the proper use and pre-use inspection of rigging gear, slings and below-the-hook lifting devices to ensure those who complete training are competent.
Major Course Topics Include:
• OSHA Regulations, §1926 and 1910
• Wire Rope Slings and Proper Use
• Synthetic Web Slings and Proper Use
• Synthetic Round Slings and Proper Use
• Chain Slings and Proper Use
• Rigging Hardware and Proper Use
• Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
• Pre-Use Sling and Gear Inspection
• Softeners and Sling Protection
• Sling Hitches and Applications
• How to Verify the Working Load Limit
• Sling & Hardware Rating Charts
• Sling Angles and their Affect on Rigging
• Load Balance and Center of Gravity
• How to Determine Load Weight
• Manufacturer’s instructions, limitations, specifications and recommendations
• Understanding The Fall Zone
• Taglines and Their Proper Use
• Power Line Safety
• Assembly/Disassembly OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
Specific Training Objectives:
• Identification and application of sling types.
• Identification and application of rigging hardware and hooks.
• Identification and application of below-the-hook lifting devices.
• Pre-use inspection and removal criteria of slings and rigging hardware.
• How to identify the working load limits for all slings and rigging gear.
• The effects of sling angle tension created from bridle hitch configurations.
• Load balance and center of gravity.
• Know and understand requirements to keep clear of the load.
• Know and understand dangers of working around energized power lines.
• Know specific regulations required for the rigger.

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2024-07-24 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York), 2024-09-18 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York), 2024-11-13 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago), 2025-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago), 2025-01-15 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago), 2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lafayette/Broussard, LA – CERTEX USA, 5105 Highway 90 East, Broussard, LA, 70518, United States

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2024-07-26 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-17 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Meadowlands, PA – CERTEX USA, 270 Country Club Rd, Meadowlands, PA, 15347, United States

Competent Person for Safety at Heights
2024-08-06 08:00 - 2024-08-07 16:00, 2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-02 16:00, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 2024-11-06 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Tucson, AZ – CERTEX USA Training Center, 6221 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2024-08-15 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-16 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-11 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-15 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Orlando, FL – CERTEX USA, 40 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, FL, 32809, United States

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2024-09-17 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-12 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-14 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Memphis, TN – CERTEX USA

Competent Person at Heights
2025-01-14 08:00 - 2025-01-15 16:00, 2025-02-03 08:00 - 2025-02-04 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Tucson, AZ – CERTEX USA Training Center, 6221 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Cost:
• $1000 per person. (Call Sandra at 520-889-0005 for group rate. Minimum of 5 people per fall protection training)

For other trainings, Call Sandra at 520-889-0005.

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2025-01-16 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-05 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Tucson, AZ – CERTEX USA Training Center, 6221 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
A qualified rigger is defined as a qualified person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to rigging. This course brings all of the rigging concerns into focus for a practical, field proven method of ensuring rigging safety.
Course Overview:
This program includes technical training and the required examination to meet OSHA standards. The course illustrates the proper use and pre-use inspection of rigging gear, slings and below-the-hook lifting devices to ensure those who complete training are competent.
Major Course Topics Include:
• OSHA Regulations, §1926 and 1910
• Wire Rope Slings and Proper Use
• Synthetic Web Slings and Proper Use
• Synthetic Round Slings and Proper Use
• Chain Slings and Proper Use
• Rigging Hardware and Proper Use
• Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
• Pre-Use Sling and Gear Inspection
• Softeners and Sling Protection
• Sling Hitches and Applications
• How to Verify the Working Load Limit
• Sling & Hardware Rating Charts
• Sling Angles and their Affect on Rigging
• Load Balance and Center of Gravity
• How to Determine Load Weight
• Manufacturer’s instructions, limitations, specifications and recommendations
• Understanding The Fall Zone
• Taglines and Their Proper Use
• Power Line Safety
• Assembly/Disassembly OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
Specific Training Objectives:
• Identification and application of sling types.
• Identification and application of rigging hardware and hooks.
• Identification and application of below-the-hook lifting devices.
• Pre-use inspection and removal criteria of slings and rigging hardware.
• How to identify the working load limits for all slings and rigging gear.
• The effects of sling angle tension created from bridle hitch configurations.
• Load balance and center of gravity.
• Know and understand requirements to keep clear of the load.
• Know and understand dangers of working around energized power lines.
• Know specific regulations required for the rigger.
Cost:
• $250 per person. (Call Sandra at 520-889-0005 for group rate. Minimum of 5 people per rigging training)

For other trainings, Call Sandra at 520-889-0005.

Qualified Rigger Level 1 Training
2025-01-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Baltimore, MD – CERTEX USA, 7109 Milford Industrial Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21208, United States

Qualified Rigger Level 2 Training
2025-02-12 08:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lafayette/Broussard, LA – CERTEX USA, 5105 Highway 90 East, Broussard, LA, 70518, United States
Level 2 Specific Training Objectives:
• An in-depth review of all Rigger Level 1 topics
• Types of slings
• Proper selection of slings
• Types of hardware/rigging gear
• Proper selection of hardware and gear
• Below-the-hook lifting devices
• Hooks
• Types of hitches
• D/d ratio
• Using working load limit tables
• Calculating load weight
• Load force considerations
• Locating the horizontal and vertical center of gravity
• Calculating sling stress for symmetrical and non-symmetrical loads
• Determining sling length
• Rigger/personnel safety
