Rigger and Signal Person Training (Advanced)

What is in the Advanced Rigger & Signaler Course? 

Our Advanced Rigger and Signalman safety training course fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement and contains sections on weight, angles and stress, center of gravity, sling hitches and types, and the hardware and lifting devices these workers can expect to work with. Our training program includes practice quiz questions to prepare for the final exam included with the course.  

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course? 

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 4-5 hours. 

Who Should Take This Advanced Rigger & Signaler Course? 

This course is tailor-made for employees and supervisors who directly operate roller compactors in various occupational settings.    

Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements? 

This course is aligned with OSHA standard training requirements to cover: 

• 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction 
• 29 CFR 1926.180 – Crawler, locomotive and truck cranes 
• ASME B30.5 – Mobile and locomotive cranes 
• ASME B30.22 – Articulating boom cranes 
• 29 CFR 1910.179 – Overhead cranes and gantries 
• 29 CFR 1926.554 – Overhead hoists 
• ASME B30.2, 11, 16, 17 – Overhead and gantry cranes 

What Is an Advanced Rigger? 

Riggers use rigging equipment to move heavy goods and equipment across construction sites. Some of the most common pieces of rigging equipment are: 

• Pulleys 
• Cranes 
• Winches 

Riggers use temporary structures like scaffolding on construction sites to move and install precast facades and panels on new buildings. 

An advanced rigger should be able to recognize and translate safety and load indication devices. They also must be able to: 

• Read capacity and load charts 
• Identify unique mechanical advantages 
• Find the center of gravity as it pertains to the rigging operation 
• Understand the effects of angles or indirect tugging in the rigging process 

What Type of Work Would an Advanced Rigger Perform? 

The primary function of a rigger is to ensure that heavy equipment and supplies are transported safely around the workplace. This is a high-risk task, but it is also a rewarding occupation with opportunities to advance and learn more in-depth skills. Riggers install or repair rigging for: 

• Building projects 
• Manufacturing operations 
• Logging yards 
• Ships and shipyards 
• Entertainment industry 

They also signal or verbally direct employees to raise and transfer loads to ensure worker and material safety. Other responsibilities include: 

• Rigging testing to assure safety and dependability. 
• Using hand and power tools, attach loads to rigging to give support or to prepare them for moving. 
• Choose equipment like cables, pulleys, and winches based on load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules. 
• Using chain falls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment, to control the flow of heavy equipment through tiny openings or limited spaces. 
• Using multi-point suspension techniques, tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles. 
• Install yarding line ground rigging, fastening chokers to logs and lines. 

What’s the Difference Between a Certified Operator and an Advanced Rigger? 

Certified operators and qualified riggers require separate certifications. While certified operators may meet the standards for a qualified rigger, they must have the necessary knowledge and experience to accompany it. 

However, the qualifications for these two professions differ, and permitting one or both to perform work for which they are not qualified may result in an OSHA violation. Consult an OSHA attorney if you are unsure if an employee fits the requirements for any of these roles. 

What Is the Average Salary of an Advanced Rigger? 

A rigger’s salary can range from $36,775 to $58,357, depending on experience and industry knowledge. They will most likely earn $54,000 every year; however, about 1% of advanced riggers can make up to $76,000 annually. 

What Are Working Conditions Like for Riggers? 

Riggers operate under different conditions based on the type of task they do. They also have a variety of career options, ranging from self-employment to industrial occupations. Riggers who have contractual employment may have to move in order to find work. However, those who work in industrial plants and similar organizations are rarely confronted with this issue. 

They may also work in the oil or mining industries, depending on their employment needs and experience. Riggers work on drilling rigs in the oil and gas business, operating all components of the drilling apparatus and monitoring the rig’s performance. Marine riggers install, repair, and maintain the ropes, cables, winches, and pulleys carried by ships in the maritime industry. 

Why Do I Need Advanced Rigger Signaler Training? 

Anyone who uses or is around heavy machinery is required by law to get training before working independently. While there are extremely strict standards for forklift refresher training or other operations. Although most other equipment doesn’t have to meet such exact specifications, it’s still a good idea to adhere to the same rules. 

OSHA’s guideline for refresher training is particularly strict in some situations and requires that workers be reevaluated every three years to see whether they are still competent enough to operate the machinery. According to best practices, all forms of equipment should follow this same principle. It is prohibited to grant a so-called “free-pass” based on experience, age, or length of employment. The employer will set the evaluation’s scope, but it must include a written and practical test to demonstrate continued competence.