A certified rigger is a worker who has undergone the proper training to become certified to move loads. The specific certification level depends on the individual’s training, knowledge, experience, skill base, and ability to handle functions that pertain to the…
As of September 2009, there were 63,012 jobs in the oil and gas well drilling industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in the Gulf Coast is most concentrated in several Louisiana parishes and Texas counties. In these…
Signalperson Safety is crucial on any site, and this is especially true where there are cranes in operation. When we think of cranes, it is the crane operator that is the job that comes to mind, but there are several…
In any construction site, no matter what crane is being used, from the smallest loader crane to the largest tower crane, there is a certain amount of danger once a load is off the ground. Safety is a crucial aspect…
One of the most important jobs on the construction work site is that of a rigger. The rigger is responsible for the safety of personnel working on the site, especially mobile crane operations. But they are subject to regulation and…
Riggers are important people on the heavy equipment job site. If you are working heavy construction, a good rigger can save your life. Recently, I spoke to a gentleman who told me a story about an accident he had on…
This week's job listings are many and varied: HERMANTOWN, MN -- hiring dump truck drivers MIDDLETON, WI -- hiring Class-A CDL truck drivers SAN ANTONIO, TX -- hiring mobile crane operators BYRON, MN -- hiring heavy equipment operators GREEN BAY,…
If you want to be a rigger, you'll have to learn two things: The language and the tools. Heavy Equipment School will teach you all about hooks, shackles, hitches and more. What Kind of Hooks Do You Need To Learn?…
Right now, all signalpersons and riggers must meet Federal OSHA standards by being qualified. The best way to accomplish this is by getting NCCCO certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators -- the NCCCO. Their Rigger-1…
When you see a huge crane safely performing a tricky job, one of the people responsible for that job's success is the rigger. Here's a short list of what the rigger does: has been OSHA certified or qualified according to…