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Rigging and Hoisting Equipment

Rigging and Hoisting Equipment is a beginner-friendly resource that teaches the basics of lifting and moving loads safely. It explains key ideas like mechanical advantage, centre of gravity, sling angles, and load stability. Learners are introduced to common lifting tools—hoists, cranes, jacks, and forklifts—and are reminded that only trained operators should handle this equipment.The material also covers essential rigging hardware (slings, shackles, hooks), basic communication methods like standard hand signals, and simple but important rope skills. It highlights safety rules such as:<ul><li>Keep sling angles at 60° (avoid below 45°).</li><li>Every sling must have a Working Load Limit (WLL) tag.</li><li>Knots can reduce rope strength by up to 50%.</li></ul>Each section ends with a self-test, making the resource clear, practical, and easy for new trades workers to follow.

This eBook is a practical guide to safe rigging and hoisting, covering lifting principles, load stability, and equipment like cranes, hoists, forklifts, and jacks. It also explains rigging hardware, proper rope use, basic knots, & essential hand signals.

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