Regulatory requirements for rigging operations, including qualifications for riggers and safe practices.
Rigging

Earn your official certification card online with Gama Safety Canada. Complete your Rigging Online Certification Course, pass the exam, and download your certificate. Online Certification Cards are available for all courses.
- Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
- Approximate Duration: 1hr 30min.
- Validity: Recognized across all Canadian provinces and industries.
- Exam Requirement: A score of 80% is required to receive your certificate. Retakes allowed if needed.
Course Topics
- Introduction to rigging: definitions, roles, and applications.
- Types of rigging equipment: slings, hooks, shackles, and hoists.
- Load weight estimation and center of gravity principles.
- Inspection, maintenance, and rejection criteria for gear.
- Hand signals, taglines, and communication during lifts.
- Rigging techniques and load control strategies.
- Hazard identification and safety protocols on lifting sites.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Rigging and hoisting personnel on construction or industrial sites.
- Crane operators, signalers, and ground crew members.
- Supervisors and safety officers in lifting operations.
- Workers handling material movement and overhead loads.
Course Features
- Fully online and self-paced with mobile compatibility.
- Step-by-step visuals and rigging calculation examples.
- Knowledge checks and final assessment.
- Certificate available instantly upon successful completion.
- Compliant with CSA Z150, Z248, and Canadian OHS standards.
Compliance Standards
- CSA Z150 – Code for Mobile Cranes.
- CSA Z248 – Code for Tower Cranes.
- Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- Canada Labour Code and WorkSafeBC guidelines.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and use appropriate rigging equipment for each task.
- Calculate safe working loads and ensure balanced lifts.
- Inspect rigging gear and recognize signs of damage or wear.
- Perform lifts safely while following all safety protocols and communication signals.
Rigging Safety
Guidance on preventing lifting point failures, which can cause serious injury or fatality on construction sites.
Overview of how rigging failures typically happen and how to reduce the risks associated with crane operations.
Factors to consider when selecting slings, including load weight, center of gravity, and environmental conditions.
Information on different types of hitches and their applications in rigging operations.
Standard hand signals for crane and hoist operations to ensure clear communication and safety.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Rigging Course5
- Module 1: Introduction to Rigging2
- Module 2: Rigging Equipment and Tools4
- Module 3: Rigging Safety and Regulations5
- Module 4: Load Handling and Inspection4
- Module 5: Rigging Procedures and Techniques4
- Module 6: Practical Aplications and Hands-On Training4
- Module 7: Emergency Response and First Aid4
- Final Assessments and Certification1
- Certification Card Information1

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