Event Calendar

Start Date: 12/16/2025 8:00 AM MST
End Date: 12/18/2025 12:00 PM MST

Venue Name: CIC Building

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Organization Name: AGC of South Dakota

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Qualified Rigger/Signalperson - Rapid City

Objectives
This program addresses the specific requirements under ASME B30 and the latest OSHA standard, 29CFR part1926, that personnel need to know and understand to be accepted as qualified riggers and qualified signal persons. Written examinations will test their basic knowledge level and the practical examinations will verify the hands-on capabilities of each participant in hand and voice signal operations.
Who Should Attend: Any staff that supervise, inspect or participate in rigging or hoisting operations while using cranes, heavy equipment, truck cranes, or other equipment. The course is aimed at providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to prepare and to rig the load for safe lifting by any form of lifting equipment using correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the maneuvering of a load safely to its destination. 
You Will Learn: All personnel completing the program, and successfully completing all written and practical examinations, receive a certificate of training as both a qualified rigger and as a qualified signal person. Individual written and practical examinations must be successfully completed in order to receive a certificate as a qualified rigger and/or a qualified signal person. 

Topics Covered Include
• Sling Terminology & Types • Using Sling Capacity (Load) Charts • Using Shackles Properly • Basic Sling Attachments & Configurations • Calculating Sling Stresses • How to Determine Load Weight • Hooks • Wedge Sockets • Overview of Wire Rope and End Fittings • How to Properly Perform a Pre-Use Sling Inspection • How to Apply Current Federal Standards to Your Operation • 1926.1419 Signals - General • 1926.1420 Signals Radio, Telephone, etc. • 1926.1421 Voice Signals • 1926.1422 Hand Signals • 1926.1428 Signal Person Qualification • ASME B30 Signals • Operational Limitations • Crane Dynamics (Swinging & Stopping) • Boom Deflection • Power Line Issues • How to Apply Current Federal Standards to Your Operation    

Cancellation Policy:
Pre-registration is required. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least three business days prior to the course start date. Invoicing will be sent after course completion and companies will be billed for all registrants. Companies/Registrants who do not cancel at least three days prior to class start will be charged the entire class fee.

The AGC of South Dakota has the right to cancel a course within three business days of a schedule class start, or reschedule any classes due to low enrollment or other circumstances beyond our control.