16 Hour Rigging Supervisor Refresher

Description

To continue to supervise the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building with hoisting equipment – and a licensed rigger or designated rigging foreman is not required for such work – an individual must either (i) complete this refresher training course every four years following the completion of the 32- Hour Rigging Supervisor course & every four years thereafter, or (ii)  possess a national rigging certification (NCCO).   

 

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

11/03/2026 & 11/05/2026

In-Person
November 3rd - 5th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Tuesday, Nov 3rdIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Thursday, Nov 5thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm

11/21/2026 - 11/22/2026 - SPANISH

In-Person
November 21st - 22nd, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Saturday, Nov 21stIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 22ndRemote 8:00 am4:00 pm
Notes: SPANISH CLASS

12/09/2026 - 12/11/2026

In-Person
December 9th - 11th, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Wednesday, Dec 9thRemote 4:00 pm9:30 pm
Thursday, Dec 10thIn-Person4:00 pm9:30 pm
Friday, Dec 11thRemote 4:00 pm9:30 pm

Select Session

$450.00

Duration
16 Hours
Language
English
CEUs
1