WORKSHOP OVERVIEW HE440
Lifting & Rigging Equipment: Selection, Sizing, Applications, Operation,
Diagnostic Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance



 

Workshop Title 
Lifting & Rigging Equipment: Selection, Sizing, Applications, Operation, Diagnostic Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance   

Workshop Date/Venue
June 21 – 25, 2009/ Apartment 3301, Hilton Baynunah Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Workshop Reference
HE440 

Workshop Duration/Credits   
Five days/3.0 CEUs 

Workshop Description
The absence of good lifting practices contributes to a large percentage of material handling accidents. This program, through classroom problems and practical sessions, will instruct attendees in determining the correct size and type of lifting equipment required to safely perform lifting operations. Further, this workshop discusses various types of equipment (static & mobile) including: Wire Ropes, Slings, Hitches, Shackles, Hooks, Eye Bolts, Turnbuckles, Spreader Beams, Man-Baskets, Sheares, Blocks, Drums, Chains, Hoists, Jacks and Rollers.

This workshop is designed to ensure all personnel involved in rigging and lifting operations have an understanding of the requirements pertaining to rigging operations, the requirements for pre-use inspection and discard criteria of lifting equipment, the safe working procedures for rigging and to ensure delegates can use lifting equipment safely and not exceed the load limit imposed on them.

The workshop will train attendees on the use and inspection of Lifting Equipment, Hazards and Controls required for static and mobile lifting equipment, lifting procedures, colour coding and risk assessment. Further, the workshop includes conduction and presentation of a Lifting Study using WinRig Software, which is designed to give all wire rope, sling, and hardware data. This software also performs calculations based upon various rigging configurations.
 

Workshop Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• List the colour codes used at the site and understand the reasons and advantages of using Colour Coding for lifting equipment

• Know the certification requirements for static and mobile lifting equipment in line with load signalling, hoisting equipments, and crane operators

• Recognize the methods of inspection of lifting equipment such as wire rope slings, polyester webbing sling, round (endless) sling, chains, and etc

• Get familiarized with the methods of pre-lift planning by understanding the lift plan requirements, module lift and ANSI/OSHA standards

• Become aware of all aspects of mobile crane safety such as crane signals, crane identification, hoisting systems, and crane safety features

• Enhance knowledge in risk assessment methodology by reviewing of fatality reports resulting from improper rigging practices, and other special considerations such as slip, trip, fall hazards, electrical hazards, explosive environment and etc

• Have in-dept understanding in safety lifting and rigging practices by means of rigging study assessment techniques using WinRig Software and practical lifting and rigging training with live crane which will be performed during the workshop

Training Methodology
This interactive training workshop includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-

50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software

Who Should Attend
This workshop is intended for Lifting Equipment Operators, Inspectors of Lifting Equipment, Rigging Personnel and Contractors, Maintenance and Project Managers, Plant Managers and Technicians and Maintenance Mechanical Engineers, Supervisors & Foremen, Safety Program Managers and all personnel directly involved in lifting operations, maintenance and/or construction related crane activities will find the workshop helpful and beneficial.

Workshop Certificate

1. Attendance Certificate: Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the workshop.

2. Competency Certificate: This certificate will be issued to every participant who successfully completed the whole workshop and passed the exams at the end of the workshop.

Workshop Accreditation
Haward Technology’s courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, USA. In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Workshop Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning and afternoon of each day. Further, it includes the “Riggers Handbook” by A. Noble & Son Ltd. in addition to the Workshop Manual. 

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the workshop fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Workshop Director
Mr. Russell Mason (Australia), B. Eng... More

Workshop Coordinator
Lily Hijazi, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: lily@haward.org