To assess persons involved with rigging & slinging in the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of:

• Requirements for the marking of lifting components
• Pre / Post user control and correct storage of equipment
• Discard criteria
• Relevant Maersk Oil procedures
• Enterprise of Competence & end user equipment inspection

To assess persons involved with signaling, via radio or hand signals, knowledge of:

• Correct use of radio and hand signal communication to ensure safe lifting operations.
• Planning of lifting routes and lay down areas.
• Safe Job Analysis & Risk assessment

Theoretical assessment covering:

• Calculation of lifting equipment capacities
• Safe job analysis and Risk Assessment planning.
• Equipment strengths and weaknesses
• Slinging configuration

Practical assessment covering:

• Lift planning and risk assessment
• Lifting team basics
• Blind Lifts
• Slinging various types of load according to size, weight, shape and center of gravity.
• Choosing the correct lifting equipment according to lift plan
• Visual check of slings (wire/fiber)
• Visual check of lifting accessories

Give examples of the result of incorrect use of lifting components and how this can be avoided.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Maersk Oil procedures regarding marking, documentation, use, maintenance, daily inspection and discard criteria of lifting gear
• Choose correct lifting equipment and show correct methods of use.
• Direct crane operations safely using radio & hand signals
• Follow a lifting plan and risk assessment.