- May 23, 2018
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Part 1. General
Rigging Practices – correct practices vs. common mistakes.
Center of Gravity – effects on suspended load.
Taglines – basic do’s and don’ts.
Hitch Types – vertical, choker & basket.
Load angle factors – Calculating force on sling based on angle.
D/d ratios – resultant decrease in a slings ultimate strength.
Sling Protectors – 3-types including cut protection for synthetic slings.
Part 2. Sling Inspection: Review the following sling types and their respective tagging and general inspection requirements. Includes a demonstration of periodic inspection requirements per the current ASME B.30.9 Standard.
Roundslings
Web Slings
Wire Rope Slings
Alloy Chain Slings
Wire Mesh Slings
Part 3. Hardware Inspection: Review basic types of rigging hardware and their respective identification requirements and proper use. Includes a demonstration of periodic inspection requirements per the current ASME B.30.10 and B.30.26 Standards.
Shackle Inspection
Hooks, swivel inspection
Master link and Ring inspection
G-Link™ Inspection
Eyebolt & Swivel Hoist Ring Inspection
Turnbuckle Inspection
Part 4. Written Evaluation: Multiple-choice and True & False questions
Venue: I&I Sling Virginia
Address:
Description:
Lorton, Virginia
7403 Lockport Pl,
Lorton, VA 22079