Lifting & Rigging Operations Training

Section One: Introduction to Lifting and Rigging

• Give an overview of the lifting operations used in the Oil and Gas Industry

• Outline the UK legislation associated with lifting and rigging operations

• Outline the Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme (DROPS) programme

• Describe the relevant roles and responsibilities involved in lifting and rigging

• Describe the role of the Responsible Person

• Describe the role of the Competent Person

• Describe the role of the Lift Supervisor

• Describe the role of the Technical Authority

• Describe the role of the Banksman

• Describe the role of the Crane Operator

• Describe the role of the Rigger

• Outline the main hazards associated with lifting and rigging

Section 2 Planning a Lift

• Outline the documentation used in planning a lift

• Describe the purpose and general layout of a lift plan

• Describe how using a lifting operations flowchart can help lift planning

• Describe the risk assessment process in lifting operations

• Outline the importance of certification

• Describe the use of lift plan checklist sheets

Section 3 Undertaking Lifts

• Outline lifting equipment selection

• Describe rigging selection

• Outline positioning considerations

• Describe the Tool Box Talk

• Outline pre-lift checks

• Describe the safe execution of the lift

• Describe the importance of stopping the job

• Explain how lessons learned and a close-out report can assist in future lifts

Section 4 Rigging Operations without the Use of a Crane

• Describe the use of structures as rigging anchor points

• Describe the use of slings and the angle load factor

Exam

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size – none

• Audio – requires device speaker or headphones