Introduction to Rigging/Material Handling

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• Introduction to Rigging/Material Handling

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Topics of Discussion

• Brief Introduction to Material Handling.
• Video Presentation
• Various Types of Hitches
• Various Lifting Devices
• Material Handling Rules

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I. Introduction

• One of the Most Hazardous Operations
• Countless Injuries in Fabrication Industry
• Extremely Heavy Material
• Take for Granted

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Video Presentation

• Rigging Safety

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II. Various Types of Hitches

• Vertical/Straight Pull
• Choker
• Basket

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III. Various Lifting Devices

• Chain Slings
• Wire Rope Slings
• Nylon Straps

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Chain Slings

• Negatives
• Heavy
• Can Not Be Twisted
• Light Material
• Choker Hitch
• Tip Loading

• Benefits
• High Capacity
• Abrasion Resistant
• Flexible
• Heat Resistant

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Chain Sling Rules

• Never Exceed Capacity
• Never Twist or Knot
• Watch Excessive Heat Exposure
• Must Reduce Capacity When
• Tip Load (50)
• Choke (50)

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Chain Sling Rules

• Must be Tagged Out
• Shock Loaded
• Receives and Arc
• Nicked, Gouged, Worn
• One Leg Longer

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Wire Rope Slings

• Negatives
• Not Crush, Abrasion Resistant
• Heavy Ropes not Flexible
• Not as Much Heat Resistance

• Benefits
• Some Heat Resistance
• Grips Material Well
• Easy to Inspect
• 5/10 rule

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Wire Rope Sling Rules

• Never Exceed Capacity
• Protect From Sharp Edges
• Never Knot or Twist
• Never Use Rusty or Damaged Sling
• Do Not Exceed 400 Degrees
• No Tip Loading of Choker Hooks

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Wire Rope Sling Rules

• Must Be Tagged Out
• Wear of 1/3 Original Diameter
• Crushing, Kinking, Bird Caging
• Violates 5-10 Rule

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Nylon Slings

• Benefits
• Easy to Use
• Easy to Inspect
• Slip Resistance

• Negatives
• Will Melt
• Easy to Cut/Damage
• Lower Capacity

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Nylon Sling Rules

• Never Exceed Capacity
• Protect from Sharp Edges
• Never Knot or Tie Together
• Never Expose to Heat or Acid

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Nylon Sling Rules

• Must Be Tagged Out
• Blood Line
• Missing Capacity Tag
• Melting
• Dry Rotting

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General Sling Rules

• Never Exceed Capacity
• Never Used Damaged/Defective Sling
• Never Leave Leg Hanging
• Keep Hands/Fingers/Feet Clear

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General Sling Rules

• Do Not Pull From Beneath Load
• Inspect Prior To Each Use
• Assess Each Lift. Chains Not Always Best
• Critical Load Angles

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CRITICAL LOAD ANGLE
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IV. Material Handling Rules

• Keep Clear!!
• Dont Try to Catch It!!
• Heel/Toe
• When it Doubt - Double Wrap It!
• Follow Load Charts/Working Load Limits

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IV. Material Handling Rules

• Stay in the Safe Zone!!

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Conclusion

• Highest Potential For Serious Injury
• Enforcement of Guidelines
• Nothing is Worth It.

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• I, ________________________________, have been
  trained in the attached information.
• Date _____________________________
• Trainer ___________________________