It covers different types of rigging with ratings and angles along with various common knots used in the rigging industry. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to be trained to ensure that the personnel are competent to perform the operation. Succinct and jargon free, stage rigging handbook remains the only book in any language that covers the design, operation, and maintenance of stagerigging equipment. The book discusses all aspects of entertainment rigging. Revised and expanded in 2005, ipts crane and rigging handbook are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads.
Association together with the electrical power research institute epri have. There will definitely be a couple questions on the pe exam about lifting and rigging so make sure to do multiple practice questions. The only organization recognized by the electric power research institute epri as compliant to their administrative protocol for portable practical examinations for industrial rigging. Rigging handbook rigging and crane reference handbooks. At the end of the epri course you will be required to score satisfactory of 80% on an epri computerized written exam and score satisfactory on an epri practical exam ste the exam will follow the prep course on february 25th for the written exam and february 26th ste practical.
Some of this information has been misleading, some even false. The lineworkers rigging handbook explains the practical skills linemen need to know to make rigging tasks safer and simpler. This book is considered by many as the standard field reference for rigging. Covers sling selection and spreader bar use, as well as the.
On the other hand, the eye should always be used on a hook or pin with at least the nominal diameter of the ropesince applying the dd ratio shows an efficiency loss of approximately 50% when the relationship is less then 11. The manual shall be revised when necessary to improve existing. This product enables utility engineers to readily access technically applicable and costeffective preventive tasks. Rigging aptitude test during a crosby training seminar, tests are given to allow the participant to gauge his or her current knowledge on rigging application and standards. There is a list of books that every investor should read, that every parent should read, that every baker should read, and even a list that every pirate, or pirate lover, should read. The ua industrial rigging certification program has been designed to ensure that ua. The lineworkers rigging handbook alexander publications. The 2016 slingmax rigging handbook a great pocket reference guide for all types of slings, sling hardware, and accessory equipment. Take the test and find out how well prepared you are. Electric power research institute 20 research portfolio nuclear maintenance application center program 41. And for those of you not in the entertainment business, 90 percent of the information is applicable to other trades that use rigging, such as construction, mining, material handling, logging, longshore work, cranes, and industrial rigging. The sectors involved are power delivery, nuclear, and generation. The rigging handbook 2nd edition is a reference guide that contains 168 pages in 6 easytouse sections, with over 180 illustrations and data tables. Bulletins electrical training alliance news and other bulletins are distributed via email.
Crane rigger handbook crane machine elevator scribd. Epri updates reference book for power systems operators. The electric power research institute has updated its reference book for power system operators, epri power system dynamics tutorial, and is now making the electronic version of this tutorial available. Personnel certification guide pipes rigger csa group. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine. Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging. The copper book is a crosssector effort within epri to collect all the knowledge related to transformers used in utility applications and place that information in one resource. For more information about the hoisting, rigging, and crane users group and its planned activities for 2011, contact merrill quintrell, 704. Rigging, slinging, equipment,hook, wire rope, cable, sling, choker, chain circle check. Epri rigging classroom and online alberta pipe trades. The 4th edition of the rigging handbook maintains its previous reputation as a clear, wellillustrated reference book for millwrights, rigging professionals, crane operators, or anyone that is involved with rigging and hoisting operations.
This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging questions that may otherwise appear complex in nature. The training requires a written exam and practical demonstration. The following test provides you the type of information you can expect to cover when you attend one of crosbys training seminars. Applies to inspection of rigging and slinging equipment used for any and all lifting. When installing a shackle pin into a screw pin shackle you first hand tighten the pin and then. The bpa rigging training manual is updated periodically and bears its date put from a range of stakeholders with interest in loadlifting rigging in construction, what has been produced is an approved code of practice of high. Users will appreciate the simple layout, organization and detailed illustrations provided in this edition of the rigging handbook, with its concise. This handbook provides information on the requirements to achieve and renew a. This course is designed to help prepare industrial. Roles and responsibilities of a rigger 5 good and bad rigging practices 12 inspection of hooks and shackles 26 types of wear and tear for wire ropes 28 roles and responsibilities of a signalman 31 recommended crane hand signals 33 good communication practices 36 year of issue. Try your hand at the following questions and see how you score. An understanding of the design and engineering of supports for mobile crane installations. The uaepri industrial rigging certification program provides an. Control of heavy loads steve jones, senior reactor systems engineer office of nuclear reactor regulation u.
It covers the best ways to lift transformers, splice ropes. The epri electric power research institute rigging course is designed to educate and certify journeyperson members about the complexities of working safely as rigging specialists. Members interested in taking this course need a strong rigging background, with at. In june 2018, iti will be hosting epri hrcug for the iti accident investigation course. Please register an account to view the latest bulletins in the resources area breaking news in the electrical industry ibew hour power.
Documentation of a current epri rigging certification. However, a comprehensive quest of all the internets search engines yields exactly zero lists of books that every crane and rigging professional should read. Blue exorcist vol 11, boeing 737 structural repair manual 200, and many other ebooks. Raising the knowledge levels of all boilermakers, the rigging program highlights the hazards associated with rigging on job sites while providing prejob training to qualified boilermakers. The course was very informative and easy to navigate. Epri will be seeking individuals from the hrcug and other industry professionals to participate in the projects technical advisory group. Certificationthe installation and dismantling of ccips must be carried out or directly supervised by aperson holding either the basic rigging certificate or the intermediate. Classes consist of four 4 modules, spanning three 3 eighthour days, that supplement bnap training and allows for journeymen upgrading. Job site considerations the handling, setting and erection of materials and equipment is a hazardous occupation.
These handbooks and cards summarize basic safe rigging practices and. A lay of wire rope is the distance it takes for a single strand to fully spiral around the wire rope. Because no handbook for the safe use and care of stage rigging exists, knowledge of that craft often has been passed on by word of mouth. This tutorial reference book is now being used as one of the official reference books for power system operator training and certification at the north american electric reliability corporation. New sections include prelift planning, materials handling, aerial platforms and. The 5th edition of the rigging handbook maintains its reputation as a clear, fully illustrated reference book for millwrights, rigging professionals, crane operators and others who are involved with performing or teaching rigging and hoisting operations. The following items must be checked and confirmed before selecting rigging components. Members interested in taking this course need a strong rigging background, with at least three to five years of experience. Referred to by many as the best crane and rigging book in north america, this indispensable publication expertly explains the rigging process for classroom instruction or workplace reference. The complete illustrated field reference book online at best prices in india on. About us we believe everything in the internet must be free. Competent rigger training practice quiz proprofs quiz. Very good book to use if you have to take the epri rigging test. All certified industrial riggers are fully qualified in accordance with the latest osha federal regulation 29 cfr part 1926.
This fully indexed third edition includes three new parts. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging. A great pocket reference guide for all types of slings, sling hardware, and accessory equipment. Project muse stage rigging handbook, third edition. Rigging slinging equipment inspection checklist book.
Once a lift has been planned and approved, the appropriate rigging equipment, including slings, shackles, turnbuckles, and the crane itself, must be selected, inspected, and connected correctly prior to beginning the lift itself. The ultimate guide to designing and operating safe, efficient rigging. The copper book is the name given to the transformer resource book that is being developed by epri. Sometimes we can sharpen our skill and knowledge level with a series of questions which cause us to draw from our experiences with cranes and rigging. Bechtel rigging handbook 2nd edition v21202 12hoist4u. The rigging training course was exactly what i needed to get myself familiar with the equipment i was about to be working with.
It is used in many rigging training programs offered by technical. Reveal props may be purposedesigned, integralcomponents or they may be generalpurpose adjustable building props laced together withscaffold tubes and couplers. While other books describe rigging for other crafts, this book is specifically for linemen. Rigging certification training online nccco prep e. Epri hoisting, rigging and crane user group presentation. This handbook contains very helpful information on heavy lifting slings as well as recommended rigging practices.
Each operation presents its own peculiar problems and no two jobs are alike. This epri riggers handbook 1009706 was produced as an additional activity included in the production of the epri lifting, rigging, and. Institute epri as compliant to their administrative protocol for portable practical examinations for industrial rigging. Iti hosting epri hoisting, rigging, and crane user group for. This is a great pocket hand book for riggers and people that work with cranes and load lifts. Over 65 attendees were part of the plant tour and workshop that featured an educational session, as well as a several fabrication demonstrations. It is written in an ataglance outline form, yet contains indepth information available nowhere else. Ipts crane and rigging handbook and training manual are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads. For further detailed information download the hoisting and rigging fundamentals, best rigging practices in lifting operations. All ua industrial are fully qualified in accordance with. Epri course toledo area iron workers local 55 apprenticeship.
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