Hoisting & Rigging Training in Ontario
Expert-Led Hoisting and Rigging Training in Toronto
Get certified the smart way with our expert-led hoisting and rigging training, specifically designed for construction and industrial professionals. This thorough, practical, and highly engaging certification course hones in on critical areas such as safe lifting practices, effective load control, and strict regulatory compliance. The result? A significant reduction in workplace accidents, property damage, near-misses and a consistently safer environment. This course is essential for anyone involved in crane operations or material handling.
Why Hoisting and Rigging Safety Training Is Essential
Don't underestimate the dangers of improper rigging and lifting. Neglecting proper procedures can result in serious injuries, equipment damage, and even fatalities on the job. To protect yourself and others, it's crucial to obtain rigging safety training and hoisting certification. Our program provides the skills you need, ensuring you meet all CSA standards, Ministry of Labour (MOL) (now Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Skills Development or MLITSD) expectations, and OHSA regulations. Work confidently, knowing you're reducing risks and prioritizing safety.
Who Should Take This Course?
Act First Safety’s rigging and hoisting training in Ontario is crucial for all workers involved in lifting operations, such as:
- Construction workers
- Crane and equipment operators
- General laborers
- Maintenance staff
- Millwrights
- Supervisors
- Safety managers
- Anyone involved in hoisting and rigging activities.
Any individual in a role that involves procedures such as rigging, signaling or directing loads should take our course.
Duration: 2 Days (Public) All encompassing
Duration: 1 Day (Private) Worksite specific
2-Day Public Training
This comprehensive hoisting and rigging training program delivers in-depth coverage of the range of equipment, hazards, tools, devices, and load calculations involved in safe lifting operations across a variety of scenarios. You'll gain practical knowledge and essential skills, enabling you to perform rigging and hoisting tasks safely and efficiently while meeting all legal requirements.
1-Day Private Training
Tailored to your site and using your equipment and devices, this one-day private session delivers the same essential fundamentals for safe lifting, while specifically addressing your unique operational needs.
Course Outline
Meticulously crafted and conducted by an industry professional, our hoisting and rigging training covers the following learning objectives:
- Recognizing hazards and accident prevention
- Understanding relevant legislation
- Knowing load criteria, working load limits and safe lifting configurations
- Identifying rigging and hoisting hardware awareness such as slings, ropes, etc.
- Performing essential hand signals and effective communication practices
- Understanding equipment inspection and maintenance practices
- Demonstrating knots and hitch tying
- Identifying safe equipment operation practices
- Reviewing of types of cranes, their core uses and associated hazards
Practical and Theoretical Evaluations
Intensive and all-encompassing, our hoisting and rigging training requires you to participate in both written tests and hands-on evaluations (which include signal recognition, load weight calculations, and rigging setup).
In order to pass, each participant must demonstrate their understanding of complex concepts such as safe sling angle use, field calculations and proper rope and sling handling. Our evaluation process ensures that the successful candidates will have the skills to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in real-world hoisting and rigging scenarios.
Delivery, Duration, and Location
Our hoisting and rigging course can be offered at your location or at our training facility in Toronto. Call us to schedule your event at the venue that works best for you.
Anyone who successfully completes our rigging course certification is eligible to receive:
- A wallet-sized certificate as proof of compliance (public sessions only)
- A detailed workbook and participant guide to reinforce learning
- A valid record of training (ROT) (private sessions only)
For more information on Ontario’s regulations on rigging and hoisting visit:
1. Is there an online option for hoisting and rigging training?
No, this hoisting and rigging training program can only be taken in-person.
2. Is prior experience necessary to take a hoisting and rigging course?
Since our course covers all hoisting and rigging essentials, you don’t need to have prior experience.
Keep in mind, on-the-job experience and mentorship is required to gain additional knowledge in the field to master newfound skills.
3. Will I need any special equipment or PPE to attend?
We recommend standard PPE – safety footwear, work gloves; otherwise, no special equipment is required for this course.
4. Does this training cover regulatory requirements for hoisting and rigging operations in Ontario?
Yes, this training was designed to teach workers the regulatory requirements that apply to hoisting and rigging in both industrial and construction environments as well as the safe use of hoisting and rigging equipment.
5. Can the course be tailored to our specific worksite needs?
Yes, we can tailor our hoisting and rigging training to reflect your work site's unique requirements. Please inquire about arranging a private session for your group.
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