Rigging and Load Securement Virtual Minisode
Date: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025
Location: Online
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Overview
Course Description
Load Securement will provide training for properly securing heavy equipment and other items to flatbeds and lowboys following the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations Standard 49 CFR 329.9 and 49 CFR 393, Subpart 1.
Topics include;
- Driver responsibilities
- Chain and sling inspection
- Components of a securement system
- Components of a securement system
- Identify Working Load Limits (WLL)
- Proper number of tie-downs
- Indirect and Direct tie-downs
- Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo
This course will also provide training on rigging equipment for material handling, referencing OSHA Standard 1926.1400. Topics include safe rigging practices, calculating loads, chain and sling inspections, working load limits of rigging, safe hoisting operations, standard hand signals and environmental considerations.
Target Audience
Workers and supervisors involved in construction projects where loads are being suspended and moved, loaded and unloaded using chains and slings.
You will receive a confirmation email with the video link once your registration is completed.
*If you need Closed Captioning, it is available on the video by clicking "CC" in the lower righthand corner and selecting English.
Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at scottrell@umass.edu or 413-800-2655 as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.
Registration
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Please be advised, cancellations must be received no later than 7 days prior to the event, or the registration fee will not be refunded.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
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Timothy | MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (West Boylston) |
Clint | UMass Amherst Facilities & Campus Services |
Jamison | Town of Scituate DPW Engineering Division |