8 Hour Rigging Worker Refresher

Description

This course is a requirement for an individual who is not employed by a licensed rigger who will perform rigging or signaling work during the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building within the 5 Boroughs of New York City (NYC). In lieu of completing this course, an individual may instead possess a national rigging certification.

Objectives
  • Serve as a signal person.
  • Serve as a rigging person.
  • Identify and correct jobsite hazards.
  • Provide safe operations with proper fall protection.
  • Be technically proficient in rigging operations.
Topics Include
  • Introduction to rigging.
  • Crane and rigging accidents.
  • OSHA standards overview.
  • NYC Building Code overview.
  • NYC Department of Buildings overview.
  • Lifting and lowering loads.
  • Ropes, knots and hitches overview.
  • Rigging equipment overview.
  • Inspection of ropes and rigging equipment.
  • Crane and hoisting machine overview.
  • Signaling.
  • Fall protection.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Construction site hazards.
Course Materials

This course consists of PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies, class discussions and hands-on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual and in-class practical exercises.

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

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

Training Dates

10/29/2026

In-Person
October 29th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Thursday, Oct 29thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm

11/14/2026 - SPANISH

In-Person
November 14th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Saturday, Nov 14thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Notes: SPANISH CLASS

12/07/2026 - 12/08/2026

Hybrid (In-person + Zoom)
December 7th - 8th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Monday, Dec 7thIn-Person4:00 pm8:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 8thRemote 4:00 pm8:00 pm

Select Session

$250.00

Duration
16 hours of training (not including class breaks).
Language
English
CEUs
1.6