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📌 Advanced Rigging Training Overview

The ACTI Advanced Rigging Training Program is designed to provide experienced riggers with the knowledge and hands-on skills required for complex rigging operations. This training ensures compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations, CSA Z150 & Z259 standards, and industry best practices. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of advanced rigging techniques, load dynamics, and crane considerations to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

🔹 Key Learning Modules:

• Legislation & Compliance: Understanding OH&S regulations, CSA standards, and employer responsibilities for advanced rigging safety.
• Load Weight Estimation: Advanced techniques for calculating load weight, center of gravity, and rigging configurations for complex lifts.
• Sling Angles & Stresses: Calculating sling stress, load angle factors, and weight distribution in multi-leg bridle hitches.
• Center of Gravity & Load Stability: Determining and adjusting rigging configurations for off-center loads.
• Advanced Sling Hitches & Rigging Configurations: Proper application of multi-point rigging, equalizing slings, and load drifting techniques.
• Hardware & Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices: Selection, inspection, and safe use of shackles, lifting beams, spreader bars, and plate clamps.
• Crane Considerations & Communication: Understanding crane dynamics, load charts, and advanced crane signaling for precision lifts.
• Field Level Risk Assessment: Identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and implementing safe lifting procedures.
• Load Control & Tagline Operations: Utilizing taglines to control load swing, avoid rotation, and safely position loads in confined spaces.

✅ Upon Completion:

• ✅ Understand and apply OH&S and CSA regulations related to advanced rigging operations.
• ✅ Identify and inspect complex rigging components, including slings, shackles, and lifting devices.
• ✅ Perform advanced load calculations, including determining weight, center of gravity, and sling angles.
• ✅ Select and apply specialized rigging configurations for critical lifts and unconventional loads.
• ✅ Manage crane dynamics and communicate effectively with crane operators using standard hand and voice signals.
• ✅ Implement load control techniques using taglines to mitigate swinging, rotating, and load stabilization challenges.
• ✅ Pass a written knowledge assessment (minimum 80%) and successfully demonstrate practical rigging skills in an advanced setting.

Participants who meet all course requirements will receive an ACTI Advanced Rigging Certification, recognized across Canada, ensuring they are qualified to conduct complex and high-risk rigging operations in industrial, construction, and maintenance environments.