UWS107 - Rigging and Hoisting

Subject Title
Rigging and Hoisting

Subject Description
This subject includes training in rigging, hoisting, signaling and construction safety for the marine and construction industry. Personal discipline for the safe conduct of activities on and around a construction site is emphasized. The personal responsibilities and the use of safety equipment are presented by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA).

Credit Status
One Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion, the participant shall understand the principles and operation as well as demonstrate the use of rigging equipment used both on the surface and underwater in support of diving related operations.
·         The participant shall have a basic understanding of current federal/provincial legislation and relevant safety standards applicable to rigging and diving operations. 
·        The participant will be able to describe the scope, content, and purpose of this health and safety educational program for the Ontario construction industry, and describe typical causes and results of injuries
·         The participant will be able to explain the importance of safety awareness and a careful attitude to prevent accidents and injuries
·         The participant will be able to outline issues related to drug and alcohol misuse and ways to deal with them effectively
Enabling Objectives - Rigging
·         Identify common causes of accidents and the legislation related to hoisting and rigging
·         Explain the responsibility of rigging personnel
·         Calculate load weights by solving problems involving area and volume
·         Identify samples of fiber rope
·         List characteristics of fiber rope
·         Inspect and identify signs of wear and damage that may reduce the capacity of fiber rope
·         Calculate the safe working load and breaking strength of fiber rope using the field formula
·         Demonstrate the tying of knots and hitches and describe their strengths and weaknesses
·         The following rope skills will be learned:
.         Becket Hitch/Bowline/Cat's Paw/Clove Hitch/Eye Splice/Figure 8/Reef Knot/Round Turn and Two Half Hitches/Sheet Bend/Timber hitch and two half hitches/Triple Sliding Hitch
·         Identify various types of slings and hardware
·         Inspect and identify signs of wear and damage
·         Demonstrate a knowledge of the correct selection and use of hardware
·         Identify safe sling configurations
·         Calculate safe working load limits by using "field calculation formula"
·         Identify various types of rigging tools and devices
·         Demonstrate a knowledge of proper use and application
·         Identify capacity and safe working load limits for fiber slings, chain and wire rope
·         Describe the characteristics and requirements of wire rope
·         Be able to cut wire rope and form a Flemish eye (Molly Hogan knot) held by one cable clip
·         Describe the characteristics and requirements of chain
·         Explain inspection and maintenance requirements
·         Identify types of cranes used in construction
·         List hazards in crane operating areas
·         Identify crane components
·         List factors that affect crane capacity
·         Demonstrate a knowledge of international crane hand signals
·         Describe the principles of mechanical advantage, including:  rope falls /  multi-block tackles and multi-port line rigs / chain falls / chain come-a-longs / wire grips / turn buckles / air and hydraulic hoists (tuggers) / wedges, inclines, and pry banks
·         Demonstrate a knowledge of the rigging and safety precautions necessary when diving from stages and working platforms
·         Perform basic user maintenance on associated rigging equipment such as rinsing with fresh water and proper lubrication
·         Describe procedures for safe hoisting

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