Corporate Training By Zack Academy - 16-Hour Rigging Worker Spanish

As per 3316.9.2.1 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this 16-Hour Rigging Worker Spanish course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for individuals who attach or detach articles from the hook of hoisting equipment and signal persons communicating with such in New York City. The course is a requirement for individuals that are not directly hired by a New York City licensed rigger.

During the training, students will be provided with an overview of OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and ASME rigging standards with a special emphasis on recognition and prevention of hazardous conditions. Additional topics will include instructions on how to visually inspect rigging equipment, basic crane components, crane setup and methods of applying proper rigging hitches. Students will participate in hands-on exercises in which they will be responsible for presenting, installing and using various rigging applications.

Class meets for 8 hours with a minimum of 15 minute breaks every 2 hours and a half hour lunch break.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a 16 Hour Rigging Worker course completion picture ID card that will be valid for 4 years. This course is conveniently provided in Spanish.

Who Should Take this 16-Hour Rigging Worker Spanish?

This training is geared for:

• construction workers
• laborers
• rigging workers not hired directly by licensed rigger yet involved in attaching, detaching articles and signaling in New York City.

Topics to be Covered:

• Recognize hazards associated to rigging in construction
• Inspect rigging equipment in accordance to ASME, OSHA and manufacturer requirements
• Identify hitch configurations, equipment capacities and basic knots
• Use rigging equipment and hitches in various applications

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