In lifting operations, the margin for error is zero.
Rigging and Lifting Safety Training
Build the rigging inspection, lift planning, and crane safety skills that real industrial lifting operations actually depend on.
- UK Licensed
- Global Standards
- Expert Instructor
- 5 Day Training
- Overview
Course Overview
Most lifting incidents don’t happen because someone didn’t care. They happen because someone wasn’t trained properly or was trained once, years ago, and never had that knowledge tested since. A load shifts. A sling fails. A crane moves before the area is clear. And by the time anyone reacts, the damage is already done.
That’s exactly the gap this Rigging and Lifting Safety Training program is built to close. The course covers crane safety and rigging safety training, and Industrial lifting training across industrial, construction, and heavy equipment environments. It sits within our corporate training portfolio alongside professional training courses, SAP IS-U, and other programs in our training portfolio. Whether you’re pursuing Rigger accreditation for the first time or formalizing years of on-site experience into a recognized lifting supervisor course, this gives you the technical foundation and safety mindset that real lifting operations demand.
- Goals
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply rigging and lifting safety principles across a range of load types, lifting equipment, and site conditions
- Conduct thorough rigging inspection before every lift using structured, consistent checking procedures
- Plan lifts correctly using lift planning training techniques that account for load weight, center of gravity, and environmental factors
- Apply crane and rigging training principles to coordinate lifts safely between riggers and crane operators
- Complete a lifting risk assessment that identifies real hazards before the lift begins
- Work toward rigging certification through a structured, hands-on assessment pathway
- Key Points
Who Should Attend?
- Riggers and Lifting Operatives Seeking Formal Certification
- Crane Operators Working Alongside Rigging Teams
- Lifting Supervisors and Appointed Persons
- Site Safety Officers Overseeing Lifting Operations
- Maintenance Teams Using Lifting Equipment Regularly
- Project Managers Responsible for Lifting Operations
- Key Benefits
Key Benefits of the Course
- Hands-on rigging and lifting safety training built around real site scenarios, not classroom theory alone
- Practical lifting equipment safety skills you can apply from day one on a live site
- Stronger rigging inspection capability that catches equipment defects before they become incidents
- A clear understanding of lift planning, training, and how proper planning prevents the majority of lifting accidents
- A recognized credential and structured pathway toward full rigging certification
- Outline
Course Outline
Day 1: Rigging and Lifting Safety Fundamentals
- Covers core rigging and lifting safety principles, including legislation, duty of care, and the legal framework behind lifting operations
- Introduces the safety basics of lifting equipment for participants new to formal rigging training for the first time
- Real incident case studies show what happens when basic safety principles are skipped under site pressure
Day 2: Rigging Inspection and Equipment Assessment
- Covers structured rigging inspection procedures for slings, shackles, hooks, and lifting accessories before every lift
- Participants identify real and simulated defects in lifting equipment using a consistent, documented inspection method
- Output is a rigging inspection checklist that participants can apply directly to their own site equipment
Day 3: Crane Safety and Crane Rigging Certification Preparation
- Covers crane safety training principles, including signals, exclusion zones, and communication between rigger and operator
- Participants work through crane and rigging coordination scenarios, practicing correct signaling and load control
- Hands-on exercises reinforce how communication breakdowns between crane operators and riggers cause the most preventable incidents
Day 4: Lift Planning and Lifting Risk Assessment
- Covers lift planning training methodology, including load weight calculation, center of gravity, and equipment selection
- Participants complete a lifting risk assessment for a complex lift scenario, identifying hazards and control measures
- Output is a lift plan template that participants can adapt directly to their own site lifting operations
Day 5: Lifting Operations and Certification Assessment
- Covers lifting operations training for multi-crane lifts, tandem lifts, and non-routine lifting scenarios
- Participants complete a final practical assessment combining rigging inspection, lift planning, and safe lifting execution
- Everyone leaves with direct instructor feedback and a clear pathway toward formal crane rigging certification
- Terms
Training Methodology
This Rigging and Lifting Safety Training program combines:
- Practical rigging and lifting safety workshops using real equipment and simulated site scenarios
- Hands-on rigging inspection and lift planning exercises with peer review and instructor feedback
- Real incident case studies pulled from actual lifting accidents across industrial environments
- Structured certification preparation aligned to recognized OSHA rigging certification standards
- Achievements
Certification
Participants who complete this rigging and slinging and lifting safety program receive a course completion certificate from our Corporate & Industrial Training Center. The program builds practical, site-ready skills in rigging safety and lifting operations. In-house training is available for construction, manufacturing, and industrial teams running regular lifting operations. Contact us for upcoming dates across our Public Training Courses calendar.
- Case Study
Case Study Example
A construction contractor had been running lifting operations for years with experienced riggers who had never received formal rigging training. Inspection of lifting equipment was inconsistent, lift plans were rarely written down, and near-misses were being logged as “operator error” without further investigation. After the team completed this Rigging and Lifting Safety Training program, a standardized inspection process was introduced, and lift planning became mandatory for every non-routine lift. In the twelve months following, the site recorded zero lifting-related incidents compared to three the previous year.
- Why Choose
Why Choose This Program?
Plenty of rigging safety courses teach the basics and leave it there, producing workers who know the rules but haven’t practiced the decisions that matter under real site pressure. This Rigging and Lifting Safety Training program is built around practical lifting operations and rigging inspection, where lifting and rigging training translates directly into safer lifts, fewer near-misses, and more confident lifting supervisors. You may also be interested in our rigging and slinging program and other offerings within our training portfolio.
- Connect
Contact Us
Ready to build rigging and lifting safety capability across your team? Contact us for upcoming dates across our professional training courses calendar and in-house solutions tailored to your organization.
- FAQs
Fequently Asked Questions
What is the Rigging and Lifting Safety Training program?
A structured rigging and lifting safety program covering rigging inspection, crane safety, lift planning, and lifting risk assessment for industrial and construction lifting operations.
Do participants need prior rigging experience?
No prior experience is required. Participants with site, maintenance, or construction backgrounds will find the technical content directly applicable from day one.
Does this course cover crane operation as well as rigging?
The program covers crane safety training and coordination between riggers and crane operators, but does not cover crane operation itself, which requires separate, specialist certification.
How does proper lift planning actually reduce lifting incidents?
Most lifting accidents trace back to inadequate planning, incorrect load assessment, wrong equipment selection, or poor communication. A proper lift plan removes the guesswork before the lift begins.
Which industries benefit most from rigging certification?
Construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and shipbuilding see the heaviest use, but any industry running regular crane or lifting operations has a direct use case for properly trained riggers and lifting supervisors.
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Course Schedule
Select your preferred date & venue
10 Feb -- 14 Feb
France
GBP 4595/Person
19 May -- 23 May
Rwanda
GBP 4595/Person
11 Aug -- 15 Aug
KSA
GBP 4595/Person
17 Nov -- 21 Nov
Austria
GBP 4595/Person
10 Feb -- 14 Feb
France
GBP 3595/Person
19 May -- 23 May
Rwanda
GBP 3595/Person
11 Aug -- 15 Aug
KSA
GBP 3595/Person
17 Nov -- 21 Nov
Austria
GBP 3595/Person
Duration
5 Days