30 Hour Master Rigger

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
  • Learn how to navigate the NYC Department of Buildings’ website.
  • Differentiate between OSHA standards and the NYC Building Code.
  • Apply 1 RCNY 104-20, 1 RCNY 104-21, 1 RCNY 104-22.
  • Identify rigging equipment and their hazards.
  • Discuss common causes of accidents with hoisting and rigging.
  • Identify unsafe conditions in the use of load binders.
  • Develop emergency procedures.
  • Inspect rigging hardware and recognize unsatisfactory conditions.
  • Explain the proper use and limitations of rigging equipment and hardware (wire rope, synthetic slings, shackles, eye bolts, hooks, etc.).
  • Explain safe working practices when performing hoisting and rigging.
  • State the proper hand signals used during lifting operations.
  • Recognize suspension methods and setup.
  • Calculate loads for rigging, measurement, symbols, geometry, leverage, friction, fulcrum, center of gravity, uniform and concentrated loading.
Topics Include
  • Building Code and Rule updates.
  • Safety during hoisting.
  • Inspections and record keeping.
  • Review of math and calculations.
  • Façade restoration requirements (applications, permits, Safety Plans).
  • Review of Chapter 33 (safety during construction).
Course Materials

Will be provided.

Prerequisites

The possession of a Special Rigger’s license and experience in rigging operations, supervision and use of suspended scaffold systems.

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

Training Dates

08/24/2026 - 11/01/2026

Remote
October 24th - November 1st, 2026
Date Format Start Time End Time
Saturday, Oct 24thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Sunday, Oct 25thIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Saturday, Oct 31stIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 1stIn-Person8:00 am4:00 pm

Select Session

$575.00

Duration
8 hours of training (not including class breaks).
Language
English
CEUs
0.8