This one day rigging course will cover the theory and practical knowledge that is essential for using safe rigging techniques. This course would be excellent for workers who are dealing with storm-damaged trees, having to dismantle trees, felling trees that are leaning the opposite way of the desired fell zone and removing wood or debris from ravines and other areas that cannot be accessed by machinery.
This course will cover:
- PPE
- Basic rigging calculation
- Equipment limitations and benefits
- Basic risk assessments
- Rigging knots
- Mechanical Advantage systems 5 to 1, 3 to 1, leverage
- Friction control device
- Redirects
- Various cutting techniques
- Balancing pieces of wood