The uaepri industrial rigging certification program provides an. Notes also issued as part of a larger work, entitled, the elements and practice of rigging and seamanship by david steel. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine. This epri riggers handbook 1009706 was produced as an additional activity included in the production of the epri lifting, rigging, and. Certificationthe installation and dismantling of ccips must be carried out or directly supervised by aperson holding either the basic rigging certificate or the intermediate. Revised and expanded in 2005, ipts crane and rigging handbook are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads. There will definitely be a couple questions on the pe exam about lifting and rigging so make sure to do multiple practice questions. Project muse stage rigging handbook, third edition. Control of heavy loads steve jones, senior reactor systems engineer office of nuclear reactor regulation u. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging.
Rigging handbook rigging and crane reference handbooks. In june 2018, iti will be hosting epri hrcug for the iti accident investigation course. This is a great pocket hand book for riggers and people that work with cranes and load lifts. Members interested in taking this course need a strong rigging background, with at. The following test provides you the type of information you can expect to cover when you attend one of crosbys training seminars. About us we believe everything in the internet must be free. For further detailed information download the hoisting and rigging fundamentals, best rigging practices in lifting operations.
This product enables utility engineers to readily access technically applicable and costeffective preventive tasks. These handbooks and cards summarize basic safe rigging practices and. Glerum corrects many misconceptions that have infiltrated the oral tradition, providing sound and safe techniques for doing stage rigging and in the process producing a scholarly work that is. It covers the best ways to lift transformers, splice ropes. Documentation of a current epri rigging certification. 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.
This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging questions that may otherwise appear complex in nature. 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. Very good book to use if you have to take the epri rigging test. 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. Bulletins electrical training alliance news and other bulletins are distributed via email. Reveal props may be purposedesigned, integralcomponents or they may be generalpurpose adjustable building props laced together withscaffold tubes and couplers. Epri course toledo area iron workers local 55 apprenticeship. All ua industrial are fully qualified in accordance with. Epri rigging classroom and online alberta pipe trades. It is used in many rigging training programs offered by technical. Institute epri as compliant to their administrative protocol for portable practical examinations for industrial rigging. The lineworkers rigging handbook explains the practical skills linemen need to know to make rigging tasks safer and simpler. 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. 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.
The book discusses all aspects of entertainment rigging. A great pocket reference guide for all types of slings, sling hardware, and accessory equipment. Over 65 attendees were part of the plant tour and workshop that featured an educational session, as well as a several fabrication demonstrations. This fully indexed third edition includes three new parts. 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. When installing a shackle pin into a screw pin shackle you first hand tighten the pin and then. Please register an account to view the latest bulletins in the resources area breaking news in the electrical industry ibew hour power. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to be trained to ensure that the personnel are competent to perform the operation. Electric power research institute 20 research portfolio nuclear maintenance application center program 41. Each operation presents its own peculiar problems and no two jobs are alike. The following items must be checked and confirmed before selecting rigging components. Take the test and find out how well prepared you are. The ua industrial rigging certification program has been designed to ensure that ua.
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. All certified industrial riggers are fully qualified in accordance with the latest osha federal regulation 29 cfr part 1926. Classes consist of four 4 modules, spanning three 3 eighthour days, that supplement bnap training and allows for journeymen upgrading. 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. The course was very informative and easy to navigate. The sectors involved are power delivery, nuclear, and generation. The manual shall be revised when necessary to improve existing. 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. Rigging certification training online nccco prep e. It is written in an ataglance outline form, yet contains indepth information available nowhere else. This course is designed to help prepare industrial.
Some of this information has been misleading, some even false. The complete illustrated field reference book online at best prices in india on. This handbook contains very helpful information on heavy lifting slings as well as recommended rigging practices. Crane rigger handbook crane machine elevator scribd.
Covers sling selection and spreader bar use, as well as the. 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. Members interested in taking this course need a strong rigging background, with at least three to five years of experience. The copper book is the name given to the transformer resource book that is being developed by epri. Applies to inspection of rigging and slinging equipment used for any and all lifting. An understanding of the design and engineering of supports for mobile crane installations.
Blue exorcist vol 11, boeing 737 structural repair manual 200, and many other ebooks. Rigging, slinging, equipment,hook, wire rope, cable, sling, choker, chain circle check. The rigging training course was exactly what i needed to get myself familiar with the equipment i was about to be working with. While other books describe rigging for other crafts, this book is specifically for linemen. 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. Rigging slinging equipment inspection checklist book. Ipts crane and rigging handbook and training manual are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads. A lay of wire rope is the distance it takes for a single strand to fully spiral around the wire rope. Iti hosting epri hoisting, rigging, and crane user group for. Job site considerations the handling, setting and erection of materials and equipment is a hazardous occupation. Users will appreciate the simple layout, organization and detailed illustrations provided in this edition of the rigging handbook, with its concise. 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. Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging.
Association together with the electrical power research institute epri have. The training requires a written exam and practical demonstration. For more information about the hoisting, rigging, and crane users group and its planned activities for 2011, contact merrill quintrell, 704. This book is considered by many as the standard field reference for rigging. 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. Bechtel rigging handbook 2nd edition v21202 12hoist4u. Competent rigger training practice quiz proprofs quiz. 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. Epri updates reference book for power systems operators.
Succinct and jargon free, stage rigging handbook remains the only book in any language that covers the design, operation, and maintenance of stagerigging equipment. 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. Epri will be seeking individuals from the hrcug and other industry professionals to participate in the projects technical advisory group. The lineworkers rigging handbook alexander publications. However, a comprehensive quest of all the internets search engines yields exactly zero lists of books that every crane and rigging professional should read.
It covers different types of rigging with ratings and angles along with various common knots used in the rigging industry. The ultimate guide to designing and operating safe, efficient rigging. 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 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. 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 rigging handbook 2nd edition is a reference guide that contains 168 pages in 6 easytouse sections, with over 180 illustrations and data tables. The 2016 slingmax rigging handbook a great pocket reference guide for all types of slings, sling hardware, and accessory equipment. New sections include prelift planning, materials handling, aerial platforms and. Try your hand at the following questions and see how you score. Epri hoisting, rigging and crane user group presentation.
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