502 EM 385-1-1 Sections 14-19

15.B Personnel Qualifications.

Note: The term "rigger" or "Qualified Rigger (QR)" in this manual refers to the function performed, and in no way relates to the worker's job classification or position.

1. Each QR may have different credentials or experience. A QR is a person that:
• (1) Has extensive knowledge, training and experience sufficient to calculate loads, load weights, safe capacities and apply other safe rigging principles and procedures;
• (2) Demonstrates the ability to utilize rigging materials and principles, and;
• (3) Is capable of safely inspecting and performing rigging operations.
2. In addition, a QR must:
• (1) Be at least 18 years of age;
• (2) Be able to communicate effectively with the crane operator, the lift supervisor, signal person and affected personnel on site;
• (3) Have basic knowledge and understanding of equipment-operating characteristics, capabilities, and limitations and one whose competence in this skill has been demonstrated through training and experience satisfactory to management personnel.

15.B.02 A QR must also be able to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency to appropriate management personnel in the following:

1. Personnel roles and responsibilities;
2. Site preparation (terrain, environment);
3. Rigging equipment and materials;
4. Safe Hoisting Equipment operating procedures;
5. Principles of safe rigging;
6. Environmental hazards (includes overhead interferences);
7. Rigging and handling the load;
8. Identification of hoisting-related hazards;
9. The associated hazards when employee is required to be in the fall zone to handle a load.

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