Cranes and Rigging | Fortier Loss Control

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cranes and Rigging Safety Training

Price: $20.00
Delivery: On-Demand (Self-Paced)
Duration: 1 Hour
Language: English
Provider: Fortier Loss Control

Customer Support: Toll-Free 877-881-2235

Course Overview

The Cranes and Rigging Safety Training course provides workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to operate cranes and rigging equipment safely in compliance with OSHA standards 29 CFR 1926 Subpart H (Rigging) and Subpart N (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors).

Improper rigging and crane operation can lead to serious injuries, fatalities, and costly property damage. This course covers hazard recognition, equipment inspection, proper rigging techniques, load control, and safe operating procedures to protect personnel and materials during lifting operations.

Who Should Take This Course

• Crane operators and riggers

• Signal persons and lift planners

• Construction workers handling suspended loads

• Supervisors overseeing lifting operations

• Safety officers and compliance personnel

Topics Covered

• OSHA regulations and industry standards for cranes and rigging

• Roles and responsibilities of operators, riggers, and signal persons

• Equipment inspection and maintenance requirements

• Rigging gear identification, care, and rejection criteria

• Load charts, capacity limits, and derating factors

• Sling types, configurations, and applications

• Crane setup, outrigger use, and stability controls

• Lift planning and hazard assessment

• Power line clearance and safe approach distances

• Communication protocols during lifting operations

• Emergency actions and rescue procedures

Course Format & Requirements

• Delivery: 100% online, mobile-friendly

• Assessment: Quizzes after each module; 70% minimum score required to pass

• Attempts: Three failed attempts result in course lockout; in-person training required

• Completion: Certificate of Completion available instantly in My Training page

Certification

• Certificate valid for one year unless otherwise required by employer or regulation

• Meets OSHA safety training requirements for crane and rigging operations; employer must ensure practical skill verification

End-of-Course Instructions

• Pass all quizzes with a minimum score of 70%

• Complete the end-of-course survey to finalize your record

• Access supplemental OSHA resources and rigging inspection checklists under the “Materials” tab

Subject Matter Expert

Luis Quintanar — Bilingual OSHA Outreach Trainer (English/Spanish) with over 300 training certifications. Extensive experience in crane safety, rigging inspections, lift planning, and OSHA compliance for construction, oil & gas, transportation, and general industry.

For trainer questions: outreach-trainer@fortierlosscontrol.com

Why Train with Fortier Loss Control

• OSHA-compliant training for cranes and rigging

• 100% online, self-paced learning

• Mobile-friendly access from anywhere

• Immediate proof of completion

• Instruction from OSHA-authorized trainers with real-world expertise

Enroll today to meet OSHA crane and rigging training requirements, reduce lift-related hazards, and keep your team and job site safe.