RIGGER I

Certification Study Guide

Job Skills Curriculum & Testing Unit

Program Development & Evaluation Division
Training & Development
June 2019
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RIGGER I
Certification Study Guide

Table of Contents
Purpose of the study guide.......................................................... 1

Saudi Aramco rigger I certification process................................ 2

TOI 07-05 requirements................................................................ 3

G.I. 7.025 rigger I definition......................................................... 6

Prerequisite for the Saudi Aramco rigger I certification test..... 7

Introduction to the rigger I written certification test................ 8

Introduction to the rigger I performance certification test....... 9

Introduction to the rigger I re-certification test....................... 10

Test duration and contents........................................................ 11

Reference material..................................................................... 12

Written test section (pre-test).................................................... 13

Performance test section............................................................ 80

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Purpose of the study guide

This study guide is designed to prepare Saudi Aramco
and contractor employees for the Saudi Aramco rigger
I written and performance certification tests. This study
guide:

• Informs you of what topics and skills are covered

on the tests
• Gives you (theoretical) written sample questions
(not the same questions you will be asked on the
tests)
• Provides you with references from relevant Saudi
Aramco G.I.s and international crane and rigging
practices

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Saudi Aramco rigger I certification

process
• Saudi Aramco or contractor employee submits his
certification request to a Saudi Aramco initiator
• Saudi Aramco initiator uploads the request onto
the certification tracking system (CTS)
• Candidate is scheduled for his written certification
test
• Successful written test candidates are scheduled
for their performance test
• Successful candidates are issued Saudi Aramco
rigger I certificate

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TOI 07-05 requirements

A candidate who fails his initial certification online
or performance test must wait 30 days before being
allowed a second test.

A candidate who fails his second certification online or

performance test must submit proof of remedial training
(Saudi Aramco employees must complete ITC refresher
course) to be allowed a third certification test.

A candidate who fails his third certification online or

performance test must wait 12 months before being
allowed another certification test.

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RIGGER I (THEORETICAL) WRITTEN CERTIFICATION FLOW CHART

Initial (first) test Second Re-test Third Re-test

Candidate takes Rigger I Candidate who fails first Candidate who fails second
Written Certification Test Rigger I Written Certification Rigger I Written Certification Candidate who fails his
Test is allowed a second test re-test is allowed a third if he third test must wait 12
after 30 days submits proof of remedial training months before being allowed
another Rigger I Certification
FAILS FAILS FAILS Test
PASSES PASSES PASSES

Candidate takes Rigger I Candidate takes Rigger I Candidate takes Rigger I

Performance Certification Performance Certification Performance Certification
Test Test Test

PASSES PASSES PASSES

Rigger I Certificate Rigger I Certificate Rigger I Certificate

Issued Issued Issued

Rigger I (Theoretical) Written Certification Flow Chart

Figure 62
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RIGGER I (PRACTICAL) PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION FLOW CHART

Initial (first) test Second Re-test Third Re-test

Candidate takes Rigger I Candidate who fails first Candidate who fails second
Performance Certification Rigger I Written Certification Rigger I Written Certification Test Candidate who fails his
Test Test is allowed a second test is allowed a third if he submits third test must wait 12
after 30 days proof of remedial training months before being allowed
another Rigger I Certification
FAILS FAILS FAILS Test
PASSES PASSES PASSES

Rigger I Certificate Rigger I Certificate Rigger I Certificate

Issued Issued Issued

Rigger I (Practical) Performance Certification Flow Chart

Figure 63
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G.I. 7.025 rigger I definition

A certified rigger I can rig all loads and approve critical
lift plans for critical lifts.

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Prerequisite for the Saudi Aramco

rigger I certification test
Candidate must have held a Saudi Aramco rigger III
and II, or home country rigger III and II, certification
for a minimum period of 12 months as per G.I. 7.025.

For further information, contact the heavy equipment

supervisor, Central Area.

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Introduction to the rigger I written

certification test
Purpose
To determine if the Saudi Aramco or contractor employee
has the necessary (theoretical) written knowledge to
the level of rigger I requirements.

Description
A written, online computer test consisting of
approximately 50 theoretical questions that cover rigging
standards, regulations, safety practices, and the review
of lift plans.

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Introduction to the rigger I

performance certification test
Description
The (practical) performance test provides individual
assessment of each candidate’s rigging capabilities on
different load types.

Purpose
To determine if the Saudi Aramco or contractor employee
has the (practical) performance skills set out in G.I. 7.025
(rigger I certificate requirements).

Who should apply

Saudi Aramco or contractor employees who have held a
Saudi Aramco rigger III and II, or home country rigger
III and II certificate for a minimum of 12 months, or
who require a Saudi Aramco rigger I re-certification
(one month before expiry of his old certificate expires).

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Introduction to the rigger I

re-certification test
Description
The rigger I re-certification test consists of a (theoretical)
written online computer and (practical) performance test.

Who should apply

The Saudi Aramco or contractor employee should apply
for re-certification approximately one month before the
expiry date of his certificate.

Purpose
To determine if the employee or contractor has retained
the (theoretical) written knowledge and (practical)
performance skills set out in G.I. 7.025 (rigger I
requirements).

Note: Line organizations are responsible for tracking expiration

dates and submitting employee nominations with sufficient
lead time to prevent a lapse in certification validity.

Note: The Saudi Aramco rigger I re-certification test is the same

certification test as the initial certification test.

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Test duration and contents

The Saudi Aramco rigger I certification test consists
of a (theoretical) written online computer test and a
(practical) performance test. Successful completion of
the theoretical/written online computer test qualifies the
candidate to be able to take the (practical) performance
test.

The Saudi Aramco rigger I written online test duration is

120 minutes and consists of approximately 50 questions.

The Saudi Aramco rigger I performance test is conducted

over a period of two days for two candidates and
three days for four candidates. Candidates are tested
individually on different rigging tasks.

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Reference material
Saudi Aramco critical lift plans

Saudi Aramco man basket

Saudi Aramco G.I. 7.027, 7.028, 7.029, and 7.030

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Written test section (pre-test)

Introduction
In the certification written test (pre-test) you will be
asked questions covering the following topics:

• Determining the weight of a load

• Rigging loads
• Performing periodic inspection and maintenance
of rigging equipment
• Determining crane lift parameters
• Determining crane capacities
• Moving and placing loads using hand-operated
hoists
• Raising loads using jacks, cribbing, and moving
loads using winches, come-alongs, skids, rollers,
and dollies
• Preparing lift plans
• Adjusting crane configurations
• Performing personnel platform operations
• Performing high-level and long-reach crane lifts
• Performing pick-and-carry operations
• Performing tandem crane lifts

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Sample questions
Refer to the drawing below. Using the correct hoist/
hook for the lift, answer the questions that follow.

Crane used: RT 65 S on outrigger fully extend over front.

Allow 5 ft. for hook block and hoist line clearance.

24 FT. JIB
32” OFFSET
5 TON
HEADACHE BALL

32 FT. BOOM EXTEND

40 TON
3 SHEAVE
50’ HOOK BLOCK
4000 LBS
LOAD WEIGHT

30’ 25’

Figure 1
Figure 1
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1. What is the required boom length at the pickup

point?

a. 68 ft

b. 112 ft

c. 74 ft

2. What is the gross capacity at the pickup point?

a. 12520 lbs

b. 13900 lbs

c. 12900 lbs

3. What is the boom angle at the pickup point?

a. 48.5°

b. 43.5°

c. 52°

4. What is the gross load weight?

a. 6790 lbs

b. 10790 lbs

c. 5940 lbs

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5. What is the weight of the load handling devices?

a. 6790 lbs

b. 10790 lbs

c. 5790 lbs 

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Refer to the drawing below. Using the correct hoist/

hook for the lift, answer the questions that follow.

Crane used: RT 65 S on outrigger fully extend over front.

Allow 10 ft. for hook block and hoist line clearance.

Load handling device:

• 40 ton, 3 sheave hook block

• 32 ft boom ext stowed
• Load and rigging weight 8600 lb

LOAD TO BE
PICK UP

HEIGHT OF LOAD
RIGGING

12’

FINAL
PLACEMENT
38’ OF LOAD

5’ 15’ 26’

Figure
Figure 22
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1. What is the required boom length at the pickup

point?

2. What is the gross capacity at the pickup point?

3. What is the boom angle at the pickup point?

4. What is the gross load weight?

5. What is the weight of the load handling devices?

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More sample questions

1. Air tuggers can only be used to:

a. Lift personnel

b. Perform tandem lifts

c. Hoist material

d. Drag loads

2. When using a radio for a blind lift, what precautions

must be taken?

a. The lift must be at night

b. The crane must be hydraulic

c. The signalman must be visible

d. Back-up communications must be in place

3. Before giving signature approval to a lift plan, the

rigger I must:

a. Phone the lift supervisor to confirm the lift

parameter

b. Physically inspect the lift site

c. Phone loss prevention to confirm lift weight

d. Check the load weight and radius with the

foreman

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4. A critical lift in Saudi Aramco is when the load

exceeds:

a. 10 tons

b. 30 tons

c. 40 tons

d. 50 tons

5. A critical lift in Saudi Aramco is when any load

exceeds ___% of the crane’s rated capacity.

a. 65

b. 75

c. 85

d. 90

6. A crane has a rated capacity of 37,000 lbs. What

is the maximum load weight that can be lifted?

a. 30,000 lbs

b. 31,450 lbs

c. 35,000 lbs

d. 36,000 lbs

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7. What is the maximum standard load that can be

rigged by a rigger II?

a. 10 tons

b. 20 tons

c. 30 tons

d. 40 tons

8. What level of rigger can approve critical lift plans?

a. Rigger III

b. Rigger II

c. Rigger I

d. Rigging specialist

9. Cranes working near trenches and evacuations

(class “A” soils) shall be a minimum distance from
the trench or:

a. The depth of the trench

b. The width of the trench

c. The length of the crane

d. The width of the crane

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10. When can a crane with a suspended load be left

unattended?

a. At the end of a work shift

b. When instructed by the supervisor

c. At break times

d. Never

11. What is the purpose of tag lines?

a. To control suspended load site

b. To tie off suspended loads to the hook block

c. To tie off suspended loads to the crane

d. To control the boom swing

12. When calculating the gross load weight, what must

be included?

a. The headache ball

b. All boom attachment

c. The crane block

d. The capacity of the wipe rope

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13. What is the minimum distance between the

superstructure of a crane and any obstacle when
no barrier is in place?

a. 2 ft.

b. 4 ft.

c. 1 ft.

d. 5 ft.

14. How is the level of the crane checked?

a. By fully extending the boom sections

b. By measuring the radius of the load

c. By positioning the crane close to the ground

d. By centering the hoist line with the boom

15. What is the distance from the center of the rotation

of a crane to the center of a load called?

a. Centers

b. Boom length

c. Radius

d. Crane reach

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16. When calculating the gross load weight, what must

be included?

a. The headache ball

b. All boom attachment

c. The crane block

d. The capacity of the wipe rope

17. Why does the capacity of a crane increase when

the boom is retracted?

a. Because the boom angle has decreased

b. Because the radius has increased

c. Because the boom angle has increased

d. Because the radius has decreased

18. Why does the capacity of a crane decrease when

the boom is extended?

a. Because the radius is decreased

b. Because the boom angle is decreased

c. Because the radius is increased

d. Because the boom angle is increased

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19. What information is needed before a load chart

can be used?

a. Capacity of slings and weight of load

b. Weight of load, radius, and height of lift

c. Wire rope parts, weight of load, and capacity

of slings

d. Distance of lift and capacity of slings

20. What must the crane capacity be based on when

the outriggers cannot be fully extended?

a. 75% of the capacity chart

b. 50% of the capacity chart

c. 25% of the capacity chart

d. On the rubber capacity chart

21. When performing tandem lifts, the lift area must

be:

a. Barricaded

b. Clean

c. Asphalted

d. Open

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22. How is the crane’s weight distributed over a large

area during tandem lifts?

a. By placing mats under the front stabilizer

pads

b. By using only the stabilizer pads

c. By placing mats under all stabilizers pads

d. By blocking the outrigger beams

23. Screw pin shackles attached to personnel working

platforms must be:

a. Painted

b. Safety wired

c. A minimum ½” diameter

d. Welded to the platform

24. What must be fitted to any crane being used for

man basket operations?

a. Anti two block

b. A main hook

c. A headache ball

d. A swing away jib

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25. What Saudi Aramco G.I. specifies the procedures

and safety requirements for personnel platform
operations?

a. 8.001

b. 3.222

c. 7.027

d. 9.028

26. What Saudi Aramco G.I. specifies rigging hardware

inspection?

a. 7.028

b. 7.027

c. 7.029

d. 7.009

27. What are personnel work platforms classed as?

a. Regular lifts

b. Critical lifts

c. Blind lifts

d. Safe lifts

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28. What is the minimum sling angle for any personnel

platform lift?

a. 30 degrees

b. 35 degrees

c. 45 degrees

d. 25 degrees

29. During tandem/multiple lifts, cranes must not be

loaded to more than:

a. 25% of the crane capacity

b. 50% of the crane capacity

c. 75% of the crane capacity

d. 90% of the crane capacity

30. When raising a load to the vertical position, the

crane lifting the bottom of the load must have a
capacity exceeding:

a. 10% of the load weight

b. 25% of the load weight

c. 50% of the load weight

d. 100% of the load weight

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31. The crane’s capacities for any tailing lift must be

based on:

a. 25% of the crane capacity

b. 50% of the crane capacity

c. 75% of the crane capacity

d. 100% of the crane capacity

32. On tailing lifts, what equipment ensures the load

hangs freely and the weight is evenly distributed?

a. Lifting beams

b. Shackles

c. Come-alongs

d. Slings

33. How much of a crane’s capacity is derated when

tandem lifting?

a. 10%

b. 15%

c. 25%

d. 45%

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34. During tandem and multiple crane lifts, the hoist

lines must be kept:

a. Vertical

b. Horizontal

c. Stationary

d. Moving

35. High-level/long-reach crane lifts cannot be made

in wind speeds of:

a. 20 mph

b. 30 mph

c. 40 mph

d. 60 mph

36. When performing pick and carry operations with a

rough-terrain crane, the boom must be positioned
over the:

a. Back of the crane

b. Right side of the crane

c. Left side of the crane

d. Front of the crane

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37. When performing pick and carry operations, the

load must be:

a. Tied back to the boom

b. Tied back to the carrier

c. Allowed to swing

d. Tied to the driver’s cab

38. If a crane is designated to perform pick and carry

duties, the details will be available in the:

a. Load charts

b. Engine specifications

c. Operator’s log

d. Range diagram

39. Before performing any pick and carry operation,

the rigger must ensure the travel path is:

a. Made of soft level sand

b. Inclined toward the pick-up point

c. Made of asphalt or concrete

d. Level and in good condition

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40. Who does the random audits of slings and rigging

hardware?

a. Loss Prevention

b. Roads and Heavy Equipment

c. Inspection Department

d. Rigger Training Department

41. Who must inspect the rigging hardware?

a. Certified Crane Inspector

b. Certified Rigger

c. Supervisor

d. Store Keeper

42. When must the periodic inspection of rigging

equipment be done?

a. Every 3 months

b. Every 4 months

c. Every 12 months

d. Every 6 months

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Reference materials
Side and top view of a lift plan

Rigger I Study Guide

Figure 3

Figure 3

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Hitch arrangements/calculations
Single vertical hitch

Figure 4

Figure 4
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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 30,000 21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
Figure 5
Figure 5
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Single choker hitch

s.
14,000 lb

Figure 6

Figure 6
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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 30,000 21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
Figure 7
Figure 7
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Single basket hitch

2700 Lbs.

Figure 8
Figure 8
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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 30,000 21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
Figure 9
Figure 9
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2 leg bridle hitch

60°

kg.
10,000

Figure 10
Figure 10
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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 30,000 21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
Figure 11
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4 leg bridle hitch (flexible) and double basket

Figure 12

Figure 12
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Figure 13

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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 X 2 = 36,200 Lbs.
12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 30,000 21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
Figure 14
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2 leg choker hitch

Figure 15

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6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 X 0.75 = 27,525
30,000 Lbs.
21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
Figure 16
Figure 16
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3 leg hitch (flexible)

Figure 17
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6 x 19 Classification Group, Improved Plow Steel, Fibre Core

MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOADS - POUNDS

(Safety Factor = 5)

Rope Single Single Single 2-Leg Bridle Hitch &

Vertical Choker Basket Single Basket Hitch
Diameter Hitch
(Inches) Hitch Hitch With Legs Inclined
(Vertical
Legs)

60 o 45 o 30 o

3/16 600 450 1,200 1,050 850 600

1/4 1,100 825 2,200 1,900 1,550 1,100
5/16 1,650 1,250 3,300 2,850 2,350 1,650
3/8 2,400 1,800 4,800 4,150 3,400 2,400
7/16 3,200 2,400 6,400 5,550 4,500 3,200
1/2 4,400 3,300 8,800 7,600 6,200 4,400
9/16 5,300 4,000 10,600 9,200 7,500 5,300
5/8 6,600 4,950 13,200 11,400 9,350 6,600
3/4 9,500 7,100 19,000 16,500 13,400 9,500
7/8 12,800 9,600 25,600 22,200 18,100 12,800
1 16,700 12,500 33,400 28,900 23,600 16,700
11/8 21,200 15,900 42,400 36,700 30,000 21,200
11/4 26,200 19,700 52,400 45,400 37,000 26,200
13/8 32,400 24,300 64,800 56,100 45,800 32,400
11/2 38,400 28,800 76,800 66,500 54,300 38,400Lbs.
X 1.50 = 25,050
15/8 45,200 33,900 90,400 78,300 63,900 45,200
13/4 52,000 39,000 104,000 90,000 73,500 52,000
17/8 60,800 45,600 121,600 105,300 86,000 60,800
2 67,600 50,700 135,200 117,100 95,600 67,600
21/4 84,000 63,000 168,000 145,500 118,800 84,000
21/2 104,000 78,000 208,000 180,100 147,000 104,000
23/4 122,000 91,500 244,000 211,300 172,500 122,000
If used with Choker Hitch multiply above
values by 3/4.

For Double Basket Hitch multiply above

values by 2.

Note: Table values are for slings with eyes and thimbles in both ends, Flemish Spliced Eyes
and mechanical sleeves.
Hand tucked spliced eyes–reduce loads according to table 1.11, page 47.
Eyes formed by cable clips–reduce loads by 20%.
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Rigging equipment inspection exercises

1. Identify the defect shown.

a. Stretching

b. Broken wires
Figure 19

Figure 19
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c. Peening

d. Kinks

Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

2. Identify the defect shown.

a. Burns

b. Cuts

Figure 20
Figure 20 c. Cracked eye
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d. Excessive wear

Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

3. Identify the defect shown.

a. Stripped or damaged threads

b. Distortion

c. Excessive wear

Figure 21
Figure 21 d. Bending
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4. Identify the defect shown.

a. Unsmooth operation

b. Missing SWL tag

c. Cracks broken chain

Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

Figure 22
Figure 22
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5. Identify the defect shown.

a. Missing anchor pin

b. Broken chain

c. Cracks in the body

d. Spreading (hook)

Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory Figure 23

Figure 23
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6. Identify the defect shown.

a. Cracks

b. Spreading

c. Excessive wear

d. Missing safety chain

Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory Figure 24

Figure 24
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7. Identify the defect shown.

a. Missing SWL stamp

b. Cracks

c. Bent

d. Excessive wear

Figure 25 Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

Figure 25
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8. Identify the defect shown.

a. Stripped or damaged threads

b. Distortion

c. Excessive wear

d. Bending
Figure 26 Condition (circle): Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
Figure 26
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Reference material
Calculate areas and volumes of loads to the
nearest whole unit
Four step process

1. Determine the length, width, height, diameter,

and/or thickness of the load, as required

2. Calculate the area or volume of the load, as

required

3. Find the weight of the load per unit of length,

area, or volume

4. Calculate the net weight of the load

Note: Before you begin calculating load weight, get an idea of

how much the load should weigh. This serves as a way to double-
check your calculation.

Step 1: Determine the length, width, height, diameter,

and/or thickness of the load, as required

You must know at least one dimension, length, width,

height, diameter, or thickness to calculate the load
weight. The dimensions you need depend on the type
of load and type of weight tables you have.

If the dimensions of the load are not shown on shipping

papers or elsewhere, you must measure the load with a
tape measure. These dimensions are measured in feet,
inches, meters, or centimeters.

Note: When calculating load weights, you must use the same
system of measurement (English or metric) for all values.

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You determine load weight to see if the rigging

equipment and methods will support a given load. If
your rigging equipment capacity is rated in kilograms
or metric tons, use metric units to determine load
weight. If your rigging equipment is rated in pounds,
use English units for load weight.

Step 2: Calculate the area or volume of the load, as

required

For some loads, you will need to use the dimensions of

the load to calculate the area or volume of the load.
The dimensions you will need depend on the shape of
the load. Area is often required for steel plate. For area,
you need only the length and width of the load. Area
is measured in square feet or square meters. Volume
is generally used to determine load weights for stacks
of lumber or bricks, concrete columns, or other solid
loads with regular shapes. To calculate volume, you
need length, width, and height or diameter, and length,
depending on load shape. Volume is measured in cubic
feet or cubic meters.

Step 3: Find the weight of the load material per unit

of length, area, or volume

Handout 2.1.1 gives the weight per cubic foot or cubic

meter of many raw materials. Every type of material
has a specific weight per unit of volume. A cubic foot
of Portland cement, for example, will always weigh the
same amount: 94 pounds. The unit weight or weight
per unit of volume for Portland cement is 94 LB/FT3.

Handout 2.1.2 gives the weight per foot of steel plate.

To use this table, you only need to know the thickness
of the steel plate. One square foot of 3/8 inch-thick
plate is 15.3 pounds. One square foot of 1 inch-thick
plate is 40.8 pounds.

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Handout 2.1.3 gives the weight per linear foot of steel

pipes. To use this table, you need to know the diameter
and type of pipe. For example, standard (STD) weight
pipe with a diameter of 0.84 inches weighs 0.85 pounds
per linear foot. A 36 inch schedule 40 pipe weighs
282.36 pounds per linear foot.

Handout 2.1.4 is a conversion chart from metric to

English measurements.

Step 4: Calculate the net weight of the load

Multiply the unit weight by the total volume area

or length of the load. For pipes, plates, and other
construction materials that have special tables, you must
multiply the weight of each item by the total number
of items in the load.

Note: The four step process requires different load dimensions

and different calculations depending on the shape of the load
and on the availability of weight tables.

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Pipes
You will frequently lift pipes. Special tables are available
to help you determine the weight of metal pipes. To
calculate the weight of metal pipes, you need to now
the length, diameter, and thickness or type of pipe.

Note: To determine weights of pipes for which no tables are

available (i.e., cement, plastic, etc.), use the technique described
for columns.

Determine the dimensions of the load

You need three dimensions to calculate the weight of

a pipe:

• Outside diameter or nominal pipe size

• Pipe schedule number
• Length

UM BER
LE N
CH EDU
PIPE S

Figure 27
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Calculate the area of the load

You need to calculate the area or volume of a pipe

if you have a pipe weight table. You need only the
dimensions discussed above to find the unit weight on
the pipe table.

Note: If you do not have a pipe weight table or if the pipe you
are lifting is not on your table, treat the pipe as a plate that has
been rolled into a cylinder.

Find the unit weight of the load material

Weight of pipe = length of pipe x weight per linear foot

To calculate the weight of a pipe, locate the diameter

and nominal pipe size or schedule number in the table
in handout 2.1.3. Read the weight per foot or meter
given for that type of pipe.

LE 40
CH EDU
S
PIPE

Figure 28
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Calculate the net weight of the load

Find the unit weight of the pipe. Multiply the unit

weight by the pipe length to calculate the weight of
the pipe.

For example, consider a schedule 40 steel pipe, 36 inches

in diameter and 20 feet long. According to the table
in handout 2.1.3, one linear foot of this pipe weighs
282.36 pounds. To calculate the weight of the entire
pipe, multiply the weight for one linear foot by the
length of the pipe.

Weight = 282.36 LB/FT x 20 FT = 5,647.2 LB

The steel pipe weighs about 5,647 pounds

Sample problems

You have a load consisting of 50 pipes secured together.

Each steel pipe has three dimensions: outside = 0.84
inches, schedule number = 80, and the length = 20 FT.

UL E 80
SCHED
PIPE

Figure 29

Figure 29 What is the total weight of the load in pounds?

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Plates
Metal plates are standard construction materials. The
most common plate you will see on the job is steel
plate. Special tables like the ones used for pipe weights
are available to help you determine the weight of steel
plates. To use the tables, you need to know the length,
width, and thickness of each plate in the load.

Determine the dimensions of the load

You need three dimensions to calculate the weight of

a plate:

• Length
• Width
• Thickness

Figure 30
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Calculate the area of the load

The area of a plate = length x width

Multiply the length and width measurements to calculate

the area. You do not need to calculate volume for plates
if you have the unit weight table for standard plate size.

If a plate is 8 feet long and 4 feet wide, you find the

area by multiplying 8 x 4.

Area = 8 ft x 4 ft = 32 square feet

Figure 31
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Sample problems

A plate has the following dimensions: length = 12 feet;

width = 6 feet.

Area of the plate = ____ square feet

Find the unit weight of the load material

Weight of a plate = area x weight per square foot

Locate plate thickness on the table. The table provides

weights per square foot for common plate thicknesses.
For example, a 3/8” steel plate weighs 15.3 lb/sq ft.

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Calculate the net weight of the load

Multiply the area of the plate by weight per square

foot from the table. For example, the area of a given
3/8” steel plate is 32 square feet.

Weight = 32 sq ft x 15.3 lb/sq ft = 489.6 lb

Sample problems

A steel plate has these dimensions: length = 10 feet;

width = 8 feet; thickness = 1 inch.

Weight of the steel plate = ____ pounds

Sometimes loads will include more than one plate or

pipe. When working with a stack of plates or bundle
of pipes, you must know the total number of pieces
and multiply the weight of each piece by the total
number of pieces.

For irregularly shaped plates, you must use specific

formulas for various shapes, such as circles and triangles.

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Solid boxes (cubes)

Sometimes you will lift rectangular or box-shape loads
such as steel bars or bundles of lumber.

Note: For steel plates not listed on the plate tables, use the
plate thickness as the height and treat the plate as a very short
cube.

Determine the dimensions of the load

To calculate the weight of a box-shaped load, you will

need three dimensions:

• Length
• Width
• Height

Figure 32
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Calculate the volume of the load

We must find the volume of a box-shaped load in order

to determine its weight. To calculate the volume, multiply
the length by the width by the height.

The volume of a box = length x width x height.

The box shown below has a length of 10 feet, a width

of 5 feet, and a height of 5 feet. The volume of the
box = 10 ft x 5 ft x 5ft = 250 cubic ft.

Figure 33
Figure 33
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Sample problems

A box has the following dimensions: length = 8 feet;

width = 5 feet; height = 3 feet.

Calculate the volume of the box: ____ cubic feet

Find the unit weight of the load material

Use a unit weight table like the one in handout 2.1.1

to find the unit weights of materials like wood, steel,
or concrete. The unit weights may be given in pounds
per cubic feet or kilograms per cubic meter. Use the
same system of measurement (metric or English) for
all calculations.

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Calculate the net weight of the load

Weight of a solid box = volume x weight per unit volume.

To calculate the weight of a solid, box-shaped load,

multiply the volume of the cube by the unit weight of
the material. For example, a block of Portland cement
with the dimensions:

Figure 34
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The table states that one cubic foot of Portland cement
weighs 94 pounds. Calculate the weight of the cement
block by multiplying the unit weight of cement by the
volume of the block.

Weight of the cement block = 94 lb/cu ft x 250 cu ft

= 23,500 lb.

Sample problems

A rectangular load of spruce lumber has these

dimensions: length = 20 feet; width = 8 feet; height
= 6 feet.

Figure 35
Figure 35
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Weight of lumber = ____ pounds

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Note: You can also use plate weight tables to calculate the
weight of steel cubes. If you remember that a square foot of 1”
thick steel plate weighs 40.8 pounds, how much does a cubic
foot of steel weigh? A cubic foot of steel is the same as 12 1’
steel plates, 1 foot long and 1 foot wide. So, a cubic foot of
steel should weigh 12 x 40.8 or 489.6 lb. Look at the material
weight table for steel and you can verify this is true.

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Columns
Columns and poles are similar to pipes, except they
are solid.

Determine the dimensions of the load

To estimate the weight of a column, you must know its

volume. To calculate volume, you must know:

• radius of the column

• height or length of the column

Figure 36
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Calculate the area or volume of the load

Volume of column = πR2 x H

P (called “Pi”) is used to calculate the area of circles. Pi

equals 3.14. On a calculator with a π key, π will have
several decimal places, so your answers may be slightly
different.

R (radius) = diameter ÷ 2.

R2 (“R squared”) = radius x radius.

H = the height of the column.

Figure 37
Figure 37
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The diameter is 2 feet, so the volume = 1 x 1 x 3.14 x
3, or about 9 cubic feet.

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Sample problems

A column has the following dimensions: diameter = 2

feet; height = 10 feet.

Figure
Figure 38
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Calculate the volume of the column: ____ cubic feet

Find the unit weight of the load material

Use a material weight table to find the unit weight

for the material you are lifting, just as you did for the
cubic loads.

Calculate the net weight of the load

Suppose the volume of a concrete column is 36 cubic feet.

One cubic foot of concrete weighs 150 pounds. You can
calculate the weight of the column by multiplying the
volume of the column by the unit weight of concrete.

Weight = 36 cu ft x 150 lb/cu ft = 5,400 lb.

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Sample problems

A concrete column has these dimensions: diameter = 4

feet; height = 18 feet.

Figure 39
Figure 39
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Calculate the weight of the column: ____ pounds

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Treat empty boxes or pipes as two cubes or two columns:

one outer box or column and one inner box or column.

First determine the volume of the entire box or column.

Then calculate the volume of the inner box or column.
Finally, subtract the inside volume from the outside
volume and multiply this figure by the appropriate
material unit weight.

Figure 40
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Handout 2.1.1
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT
MATERIAL
PER CUBIC FOOT

Aluminum 166 Lbs.

Asphalt 81 Lbs.
Brass 524 Lbs.
Brick (common) 120 Lbs.-(About 3 tons per thousand)
Bronze 534 Lbs.
Concrete 150 Lbs.-4,050 Lbs. per cu. yd.
Copper 537 Lbs.
Crushed Rock 95 Lbs.-2,565 Lbs. per cu. yd
Dry Earth, Loose 76 Lbs.-2,052 Lbs. per cu. yd.
Iron Casting 450 Lbs.
Lead 708 Lbs.
Lumber-Fir, Spruce 32 Lbs.-2,666 Lbs. per thousand feet
Lumber-Oak 62 Lbs.-5,166 Lbs. per thousand feet
Magnesium 109 Lbs.
Mercury 848 Lbs.-per flask 76 Lbs.
Portland Cement 94 Lbs.-376 Lbs. per bbl.
River Sand 120 Lbs.-3,240 Lbs. per cu. yd.
Steel 490 Lbs.
Water 62.5 Lbs.
Zinc 437 Lbs.
Figure 41

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Handout 2.1.2
WEIGHT OF STEEL PLATE

THICKNESS POUNDS PER SQUARE FEET THICKNESS POUNDS PER SQUARE FEET
IN INCHES SQUARE FOOT PER TON IN INCHES SQUARE FOOT PER TON

3/8 15.3 131 1-1/8 45.9 44

1/2 20.4 98 1-1/4 51.0 39
5/8 25.5 79 1-3/8 56.1 35.7
3/4 30.6 65 1-1/2 61.2 32
7/8 35.7 56 1-3/4 71.4 28
1 40.8 49 2 81.6 24

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Handout 2.1.3

Figure 43
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Handout 2.1.4

Figure 44
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Area, volume, and weight calculation exercises

Exercise 1

Area =

120"

60"

Figure 45
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Exercise 2

Area =

75"

105"

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Exercise 3

Area =

DIAMETER=6' 0"

Figure 47
Figure 47
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Volume =

5' 0"

10' 6"

Figure 48
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Exercise 5

Volume =

8' 6"

11' 0"

Figure 49
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Volume =

5' 0"
12' 6"

13' 6"

Figure 50
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Exercise 7

Surface area =

10' 6"

4' 0"

Figure 51
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Surface area =

5' 6"

8' 3"

Figure 52
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Exercise 9

Weight =

3/8" STEEL PLATE 12' 6"

15' 3"

Figure 53
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Weight =

4' 0"

18' 0"
12' 0" 1/2" STEEL PLATE

18' 0"
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Exercise 11

Weight =

7' 6"

16' 6"
1/2"
STEEL

Figure 55
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Exercise 12 Guide

Weight =

6' 6" CONCRETE

10'3"
15' 6"

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Weight =

15' 0"
4" O.D. SCHEDULE 40

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Exercise 14

Weight =

30' 6"
2' 0" O.D. SCHEDULE 20

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Exercise 15

Weight =

24' 3"

14" O.D. SCHEDULE 20

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Performance test section

Introduction
For the performance section of the rigger I certification,
you will be required to complete a lift plan and rig/lift
two separate rigging tasks.

In both rigging tasks, you must complete two separate

lift plans.

You will also be given lift plans to review, approve,

reject, and identify corrective actions.

Each rigging task will fall under the guidelines of either

critical lift or special lift. All precautions associated with
critical lifts are as stated in Saudi Aramco G.I. 7.027,
7.028, 7.029, and 7.030.

The lift plan must include all necessary information,

including, but not limited to, the:

• Crane required and description of the required

configuration
• Weight of the load to be lifted
• Lifting capacity of the crane at the maximum
radius for the lift
• Equipment to be used
• Hitch arrangement to be used to rig the load
• Capacity of the hitch arrangement identified
• Special safety precautions that must be taken

Your examiner will review and approve or reject your

completed lift plan. If the lift plan is approved, you
must complete the task on the lift, complying with all
crane and rigging safety procedures.

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) G. I. Number Approved

7.028
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. TRANSPORTATION & EQUIPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
5/3/2015 07/03/2011
APPROVAL PAGE NO.
SUBJECT CRANE LIFTS: TYPES AND PROCEDURES MMS 15 OF 16

SA 9644 (07/07) Saudi Aramco GI 7.028 Attachment #1

Critical Lift Plan*

(*Each Piece Of Participating Lifting Equipment Shall Have A Separate Critical Lift Plan)
Organization Name: Date of Lift:
Organization Code #: Work Permit Required? YES NO
Facility Name: Specific Work Location: Contract #:

A) Load Description & Weight (From USER): B) Load Handling Devices (See “N otes” Below):

lbs/kgs Load Handling/Boom Stowed Erected N/A Weight: Attachments

lbs/kgs Swing-Away
Jib:
C) Crane Information (See “Notes” Below): Other Jibs:
1. SA Inspection Sticker YES NO Hook Block (Main): Auxiliary Boom Head: Headache Ball:

2. Inspection Sticker Expiry Date: Lifting/Spreader Beam Needed? YES NO

3. Equipment ID #: Does Beam Have Current Inspection Sticker? YES NO

Slings, Shackles, etc.:
4. Crane Model:
Other:
5. Crane Type:
Weight of Load Handling Devices (Section B Above) lbs/kgs

6. Crane Rated Capacity: lbs/kgs + Weight of Load to be Lifted (Section A) lbs/kgs

7. Crane Operating Code # (if applicable):
= Total Gross Weight (Sections A + B) lbs/kgs
8. Single Line Pull Capacity: lbs/kgs
9. # of Parts of Line:

10. Total Gross Capacity Hook Block as Reeved:

lbs/kgs

D) Crane Configuration (See “ Notes” Below): E) Rigging (See “Note s” B elow):

1. Required Boom Length: ft/m 1. Hitch Arrangement:

2. Boom Angle: degrees 2. Sling Type(s):

3. Required Counterweight: lbs/kgs 3. Sling Size(s): in/cm

4. Sling Length(s): ft/m
4. Operating Radius: ft/m 5. Shackle Size: in/cm & Capacity: lbs/kgs
6. Capacity of Above Configuration: lbs/kgs
5. Lift Quadrant (Front, Rear, 360°):

F) Crane Capacity in This Configuration (De-rated, if applicable): lbs/kgs Total Gross Weight ÷ Capacity = %

G) Surface Requirements Needed (Other Than Mandatory Outrigger Pads): Mats? YES NO Is the Ground Level? YES NO Proper Ground
Compaction? YES NO Excavation Hazards Controlled? YES NO Other ? YES NO

H) Wind Speed Shall Not Exceed GI 7.027 Limits for Manbaskets or GI 7.028 Limits/Manufacturer’s Spe cifications for Loads

I) Energized Power-Lines Within Boom Radius?YES NO Explosion/Fire/High Heat Hazards Within Boom Radius? YES NO

J) Is This a Nighttime Crane Lift? YES NO If Yes, Do You Have Written Approval From Facility Manager? YES NO

***Attention: A Pre-Lift Safety Meeting is Mandatory CAN CRANE MAKE LIFT? YES NO

Positions: Name (Signature) Badge # Certificate # Approved by Rigger-I

Originator: Rigger:
Name (Print): Badge #:
Crane Operator:

USER Supervisor: Certificate #: Signature:

Notes: 1. Attach sketch(es) of lift site, noting obstacles to movement of load, boom, or tail swing.
2 All units of weight shall be listed in the same units of measure as Crane Load Chart. PDD Concurrence
3. All units of measure shall be listed in the same units of measure as Crane Range Diagram. (when required by GI 2.702)
4. Attach copy of Crane Load Chart, Range Diagram, and Safety Notes.
5. Certain weights may be deducted from Crane Load Chart capacities based on manufacturer’s specifications.

* CHANGE ** ADDITION NEW INSTRUCTION COMPLETE REVISION

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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Saudi Aramco 9648 (07/07) Saudi Aramco GI 7.027 Attachment #1

CRANE SUSPENDED PERSONNEL PLATFORM (MANBASKET) PERMIT
DATE OF PERSONNEL PLATFORM FROM (TIME): TO (TIME):
(MANBASKET) LIFT:
CRANE #: MODEL #: CRANE CAPACITY:
TOTAL LOAD WEIGHT (PERSONNEL PLATFORM [MANBASKET], MEN, & TOOLS): lbs/kgs
SPECIFIC LIFT LOCATION:
JOB TO BE PERFORMED:
IS THERE ANY SAFER METHOD OF PERFORMING THIS JOB? YES NO
IF THE ANSWER IS “YES”, DO NOT PERFORM THE PERSONNEL PLATFORM (MANBASKET) LIFT!!!
IF THE ANSWER IS “NO”, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST**:
YES NO
1. Joint site inspection made by the USER supervisor, crane operator, and rigger?

2. Crane and personnel platform (manbasket) have valid inspection stickers?

3. Slings and shackles in good condition and properly marked with their safe working loads
(SWLs)? Shackles safety wired or bolted and pinned? Crane hook safety latch working
properly?

4. Worker safety lanyards and tag lines properly attached and in good condition?

5. Trial lift performed?

6 Wind speed within the 25 km/h (15 mph – 13 knots – 7 meters/second) mandatory limits or
crane manufacturer’s recommendations?

7. Anti-two block device or two-block damage prevention feature operational?

8. Crane operator Saudi Aramco certified for personnel platforms (manbaskets) lifts?

9. Methods of communication, including hand signals, have been established?

10. Mandatory Pre-Lift Safety Meeting conducted?

11. Approved Work Permit, if required, issued?

12. Approved Critical Lift Plan on site?

13. All hazards controlled (i.e. power-lines, wind, excavations, etc.)?

Note: IF ANY “NO” ANSWER IN QUESTIONS 1 - 13 ABOVE, THEN THE PERSONNEL PLATFORM (MANBASKET) LIFT
CANNOT PROCEED.

CRANE OPERATOR USER SUPERVISOR RIGGER-I or RIGGER-II

Name Name Name

Signature Signature Signature

Saudi Aramco Badge # Saudi Aramco Badge # Saudi Aramco Badge #

Certificate # Certificate #

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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