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8 Hour Special Rigger License Renewal

Description

This course is a renewal requirement for the holder of a New York City (NYC) Special Rigger’s license. It must be completed within one-year of a license renewal.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Supervise rigging operations on a job site.
  • Inspect all rigging equipment.
  • Ensure that workers are practicing safe rigging operations.
  • Ensure that fall protection methods are followed.
Topics Include
  • Introduction to Cranes and Derricks.
  • Crane and rigging accidents.
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart CC overview.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Material handling, storage and housekeeping.
  • Fall Protection.
  • NYC Building Code and agency (DOB, DEP, DOT, MTA) overview.
  • Inspection of cranes, ropes and operator responsibilities.
  • Maintenance and repair of cranes and ropes.
  • Plan reading.
  • Hazards of operating in a dense urban environment, power lines, high wind hazards.
  • Prohibition against hoisting over pedestrians, traffic and adjoining buildings.
  • Shut-down procedures.
  • Communication while rigging (radios, hand signals, flags, etc.).
  • Reading load charts, lifting and lowering loads.
  • Safety protocol and emergency procedures.
  • Crane assembly, jumping and disassembly.
Course Materials

This course consists of power point presentations, lecture, real-life case studies, class discussion and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual and in-class practical exercises.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must have experience with rigging and be familiar with terminology.

In-Person Training location held at: 49 West 38th Street, 10th Floor NY

Training Dates

10/25/2026

Remote
October 25th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Sunday, Oct 25thRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm

11/24/2026 - 11/25/2026

Remote
November 24th - 25th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Tuesday, Nov 24thRemote 4:00 pm8:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 25thRemote 4:00 pm8:00 pm

12/18/2026

Remote
December 18th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Friday, Dec 18thRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm
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$275.00

Duration
16 Hours
Language
English
CEUs
1