Overhead: Rigging Safety in Construction Environments

To keep up with today’s advanced equipment, OSHA updated its crane regulations in August 2010. It is important for all construction workers to recognize how these regulations affect them. In this training course, employees become familiar with OSHA’s crane regulations, as well as how to ensure the safe rigging of every load. The video explains how to inspect the crane and ground conditions before use, the regulations for working near power lines, important hand signals, and how to control their work area. Workers learn the characteristics of the different slings and hitches used for different types of loads. Use this online training course to emphasize the importance of safety when working with cranes.