Rigging Equipment and Inspection – Canada





Securing, lifting, and moving materials can be a hazardous occupation. It's important workers involved with hoisting and rigging activities are aware of the elements of safe rigging practice as outlined by applicable safety regulations and standards. In this course, you'll learn about using rigging in a safe and responsible manner. Learner objectives are to identify rigging hazards and the PPE used to protect against those hazards, and to recognize the proper selection, inspection, and storage of rigging equipment. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.


Employees involved in hoisting and rigging activities in the workplace


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Rigging Equipment and Inspection

  • identify types of hazards associated with using rigging equipment
  • identify the type of PPE required for specific rigging hazards
  • identify the criteria used to select rigging equipment
  • recognize when to inspect rigging
  • recognize the correct procedures for inspecting rigging equipment made from different materials
  • identify methods for proper storage of rigging equipment


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