A Guide to Safe Rigging Practices & Procedures: Basic Rigging Concepts

Working within the oil and gas exploration and producing industries requires a commitment to safe work practices due to the volatile forces that employees face on a daily basis; high pressures, extreme temperatures, the fury of the oceans, and complex equipment on the cutting edge of technology! The complexity of the varied multitude of procedures undertaken by these dedicated men and women, often working in harsh and remote environments, leaves little margin for error.

The nature of the energy industry requires moving equipment, tools, supplies, and even personnel to and from isolated locations. Usually there are no roads leading to a loading dock where you work.

A great deal of this responsibility lies with the crane operator and the assisting riggers. It is their job to safely and efficiently utilize the lifting machinery and rigging gear available to them in order to support all ongoing operations. Cranes, rigging, and the personnel who harness and control their power are some of the most essential players on the energy exploration and production team.

• Minimize injury and damage to equipment due to improper loads distribution
• Improve your crew's slinging ability with continued training

Topics

• Types of slings
• Working near power lines
• Pre-sling loads
• Sling storage
• Using binders on loads
• Dynamic loads, shock loads, and side loads
• Supply ship deckhand precautions