Course eBook
Rigging Gear
Inspector Program
Table of Contents
About ITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Purpose and Scope
• Program Objectives
Course Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About the Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Who Should Attend
• Which Industries Require Personnel with Rigging Gear Inspector Skills
• When and Where is the Course Offered
• Course Duration
Testimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Our Customers
The world’s leading organizations trust ITI with the education of their personnel.
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LEEA
In 2012, ITI underwent a series of audits and evaluations to become an Accredited User
(end user) Training Company according to the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association.
At this time, ITI is the first and only professional training company in North America to be
accredited by LEEA.
The process entailed:
1. A corporate audit of ITI as an organization.
2. A complete audit of all ITI course curriculum and ITI examination processes.
3. Individual presentation skill audits of all ITI Instructors.
4. Facility audit to determine compliance of ITI Training Centers.
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established as the leading representative body for all
those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. The Association has played a key role in this specialized field for
over half a century, from training and standards setting to health and safety, the provision of technical and legal
advice, and the development of examination and licensing systems.
LEEA was founded in 1944 as the Chain Testers’ Association of Great Britain. The name was changed to its
present one in 1988 to more accurately reflect the activities of their worldwide Membership. On January 1, 2000
LEEA became a company limited by guarantee and is owned and financed by Members.
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Who We Are
A World Leader in Crane and Rigging Training
Training Field Services
ITI conducts the majority of its crane and rigging training Educated minds and experienced hands have always
courses at client locations in North America and around been the foundation of the ITI Field Services and Training
the world. In addition, many clients choose to send key Staffs. These traits are the reasons why many customers
personnel to open-enrollment courses offered at ITI request the following services:
Training Centers in the USA and Canada. Online learning
• Accident Investigation • Critical Lift Planning
courses are also available for various subjects. Find the
courses that you are interested in and learn about the • Expert Witness Testimony • Lift Director Services
different course delivery methods. • Crane & Rigging Audits • Manual Development
iti.com/training iti.com/fieldservices
Bookstore Workshops
The ITI Bookstore is the most comprehensive and ITI has been conducting crane, rigging, and lifting open-
complete marketplace for books, reference and training enrollment educational events since 1986. Notice, these
materials, and field tools for those conducting crane, are not “conferences”. ITI Workshops are single-track,
rigging, and lifting activities. ITI Bookstore is a Division of interactive learning events that bring ITI course content
Industrial Training International, a world leader in crane, to a specific region, tailored to a specific industry, with a
rigging, and lifting training and consulting. few special guest speakers. Find the lineup for upcoming
Lifting Workshops.
iti.com/bookstore iti.com/workshops
E-Learning Webinars
Delivering knowledge and understanding to those who Each month ITI President and CEO Mike Parnell hosts a
use cranes and rigging in easy-to-understand modules free webinar presentation for you to learn and discuss
for beginners and veterans alike, accompanied by open- crane, rigging, and lifting matters important to your
enrollment, hands-on learning opportunities. E-Learning organization. Also, check out the lineup of upcoming
courses can be administered as instructor-led courses or Training Modules delivered live by ITI Instructors. Learn
taken individually. When you call in to register, ask for the right from your computer and earn ITI CEUs.
Training Center Student Discount.
iti.com/elearning iti.com/webinars
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Who We Are
We serve a variety of industries:
Our Mission
We commit all of our resources and
total energy to provide world-class
crane and rigging training and
consulting solutions to industries
and organizations that conduct
lifting activities worldwide.
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Resources
Showcase Webinar Series
A free, monthly training webinar to help improve your
organization’s lifting activities
• 10 Audit Points for Your Crane & Rigging Operations:
An HSE Perspective
• Tackling the Challenges of Training Site Supervisors,
Lift Directors, and Other Leaders
• 4 Major Lifting Considerations in Power Gen Environments
iti.com/showcase
Webinar Training Courses
Instructor-led webinar training courses airing actual ITI
course curriculum.
• Lift Director & Site Supervisor
• Critical Lift Planning
• Rigging Gear Inspection for Supervisors
• Advanced Rigging: Load Distribution & Center-of-Gravity
• Advanced Rigging: Multi-Crane Lifts & Load Turns
iti.com/webinars
Workshops Heavy
Regional, industry-specific Rigging
training events for the purpose of
improving lifting operations by
educating organizational leaders. Power
Generation
iti.com/workshops
ITI Blogs
Keep up with industry news and trends by reading our blogs.
3 Different blogs highlight 3 different facets of the industry. The
ProRigger highlights technical issues, Crane & Rigging Success
from the ITI Team gives personal viewpoints, and Industry
Insights focuses on industry news. If you missed any of these past
articles, you can still find them at iti.com/blogs:
ProRigger: Crane Assembly & Disassembly Director - What is that?
ProRigger: 10 Tips for Better Mobile Crane Operations
C&R Success from the ITI Team: Qualities That Make a Successful Rigging Gear Inspector
Industry Insights: LEEA Issues New Guidance on Using Hand Chain Blocks
iti.com/crane-rigging-blogs
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Introduction
The Rigging Gear Inspector Program is intended to assist the client company’s designated, competent person(s) in
becoming skilled and efficient in his/her capacity as an in-house rigging gear inspector.
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this training is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform
competent field inspections of wire rope, wire rope slings, synthetic web slings, roundslings, alloy chain slings and
rigging hardware including below-the-hook lifting devices, as required by industry standards.
Program Objectives
1. The trainee will be able to recognize and evaluate field damaged wire rope samples, according to the
guidelines established by recognized industry standards.
2. The trainee will be able to recognize and evaluate field damaged wire rope sling samples, according to
the guidelines established by recognized industry standards.
3. The trainee will be able to recognize and evaluate field damaged synthetic web sling and roundslings
samples, according to the guidelines established by recognized industry standards.
4. The trainee will be able to recognize and evaluate field damaged alloy chain sling samples, according to
the guidelines established by recognized industry standards.
5. The trainee will be able to recognize and evaluate field damaged rigging hardware and below-the-
hook lifting device samples, according to the guidelines established by recognized industry standards.
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Course Outline
Module 1 Wire Rope
Wire rope manufacturing, quality control, operating characteristics, lubrication, construction, and
applications will be discussed. Participants will inspect running and standing ropes for winch systems,
mobile cranes, and overhead cranes. Identification and testing requirements according to removal
criteria as established by Provincial Standards and ASME will be presented. Written and hands-on tests
are administered to measure knowledge and inspection skills.
Module 2 Wire Rope Slings
Participants will review the fabrication of wire rope slings, i.e. hand spliced, mechanical spliced, spelter
socket, and multipart braided. Quality control will be discussed and participants will inspect various
wire rope slings used in the workplace. Participants will be tested on the inspection removal criteria as
dictated by Provincial Standards and ASME. Written and hands-on tests are administered to measure
knowledge and inspection skills.
Module 3 Synthetic Web Slings and Roundslings
The manufacturing of the webbing and thread, plus the fabrication, sewing, and design of flat web,
standard polyester roundslings, and high capacity roundslings will be presented. Participants will learn the
assets and liabilities as to the metal end fittings which may be incorporated into synthetic web sling bridle
assemblies. All of the current inspection criteria as outlined by Provincial Standards and ASME are discussed
in addition to independent studies regarding synthetic web slings’ removal from service. Written and
hands-on tests are administered to measure knowledge and inspection skills.
Module 4 Alloy Chain Slings
The various grades of chain and their acceptable uses (rigging and non-rigging) are discussed. The
method of manufacturing and quality assurance is presented regarding Grade 8, 10, and 12 Alloy
Steel Chain Slings. Provincial Standards and ASME specific removal criteria are presented along with
the methods of inspection. Written and hands-on tests are administered to measure knowledge and
inspection skills.
Module 5 Rigging Hardware and Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
The manufacturing process for various pieces of rigging hardware (i.e. shackles, hooks, turnbuckles,
cable clamps, master links, and sheaves) is presented, along with acceptable field wear standards
once the gear is introduced into the workplace. Custom lifting devices are addressed during the
classroom & hands-on sessions. An acceptable system for proof testing and pull testing to destruc-
tion is outlined and a test given covering these subjects. Written and hands-on tests are administered
to measure knowledge and inspection skills.
Module 6 Hands-On Inspection Forms
Hands-on inspections take place at the end of each session. Over 60 pieces of rigging gear are
inspected by the participants and they are required to identify all of the reasons that each sample
should be removed from service based on Provincial Standards and ASME specific removal criteria.
The participants work in teams of two and are required to provide written findings as a final step in
the certification process. Written and hands-on tests are administered to measure knowledge and
inspection skills.
Module 7 Supplement Information
• Resource numbers and websites
• ASME codes and standards
• Life’s ups and downs
• Lack of inspections leads to accidents
Module 8 Applicable Federal, State, and Provincial Regulations and ASME Standards
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About the Course
Who Should Attend
Anyone who performs rigging inspection for an employer as an assigned task such as a tool room check-out/
in person, or a supervisor who is responsible for the quality of rigging gear in a facility. Also, crane maintenance
personnel who inspect running and standing ropes, sheaves, drums and associated equipment during monthly
and annual equipment reviews.
Which Industries Require Personnel with Rigging Gear Inspector Skills
Any industry that uses rigging equipment to handle loads, objects and product in the normal course of business.
If the rigging is present, then it must be regularly inspected to ensure that it is in acceptable condition for general
purpose usage.
Where and When is this Course Offered
ITI courses are delivered at customer locations and most employers utilize this method when the class size is
greater than six people. Most courses are also offered at ITI Training Centers in the USA, Canada, and Latin America
in an open-enrollment format – several employers might send one or two people to these courses. To find the
most up-to-date locations and dates of ITI Training Center events, visit iti.com.
Course Duration
This course is typically a 3-day event. Length may vary depending on the number of students, course location, and
customized content.
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Testimonials
I really have enjoyed the level 1-3 Inspector courses. Both SGS Safety offered rigging inspection training this week
Bob (Schumacher) and Jim (Cox) are excellent instructors. which was presented by Industrial Training International,
I have learned a wealth of knowledge to bring back to my Inc. There were attendees selected from each
work place. Hope to continue taking part in some of the Maintenance RA [Repair Area], the Training organization
ITI courses. and Safety. The completion of the combination classroom
and hands-on field training is a 24 hour technical training
Kevin Duffy, National Defence, Canada that will result (upon successful completion / testing), in
attendees receiving a designation of “Certified Rigging
Inspector”. We are already receiving positive feedback
I really enjoyed the rigging gear inspector level one and from attendees on the quality of the information being
two class. Devon’s experience and knowledge of rigging shared. The follow-on plan is to have additional rigging
gear was outstanding. inspection training at a less intense level for other rigging.
William Viltz, Naval Undersea Warfare Center From Tucson Electric Power’s Springerville Generating
San Diego Station (SGS), the February 2010 Safety Gram.
I recently completed Rigging Gear Inspector training Excellent field trip. This course is particularly standard/
at Memphis training center. Patrick Cotnoir was our regulation loaded curriculum and is difficult to teach in
instructor. He did an excellent job. He kept the material a compressed 3-4 day schedule. ITI and in particular the
interesting and was very knowledgeable in the subject instructor Jim Cox has superlatively organized the course
matter. I learned a great deal more than I expected to. themes into a very understandable and user-friendly way
educational experience and the strong point is the very
Jeffrey Miller, Prairie State Generating Company successful way student/teacher interchange. Excellent
preparation, course material, and instructor delivery.
The time I attended an ITI training class was in I have been to a huge amount of technical training
Washington, and it was for my Level II Rigging Inspector. over my 35+ year career and I must enthusiastically say
The instructor was Jim Cox. Jim is a great instructor. that this course is one of the very best I have attended.
He keeps the class focused on the subject that he was Superlative organization and instructor/student
presenting to us at the time. Hope that Jim will be the interchange. Extremely professional and very capable
instructor again. Great guy. I hope to attend another instructor Jim Cox, who has a very positive connection to
course this fall. the students. Excellent job Jim!! Thanks ITI!!
Johnny Chavez, Los Alamos National Labs Dean Faina, SSA International
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