Load Chart Academy

Manual Hoist Systems

Module 1 Wire Rope Hoist Line

Module 2 Installing and Maintaining Wire Rope Hoist Lines

Module 3 Wire Rope End Terminations

Module 4 Hoist Line Inspection Requirements

Module 5 Load Blocks and Overhaul Balls

Module 6 Load Block Mechanical Advantage

Module 7 Block Reeving, Parts of Line

Module 8 Block Spinning and Line Twisting

Hoist Systems Quiz / Study Questions (70)

Manual Chapter 5 Rigging

Module 1 Rigging Overview

Module 2 Qualified Rigger Requirements

Module 3 Wire Rope Rigging

Module 4 Synthetic Rigging

Module 5 Chain for Rigging

Module 6 Overview of Rigging Hardware

Module 7 Hooks

Module 8 Shackles

Module 9 Eyebolts and Hoist Rings

Module 10 Other Rigging Hardware

Module 11 Overview of Basic Hitches

Module 12 Vertical / Straight Pull Hitch

Module 13 Basket Hitch

Module 14 Choker Hitch

Module 15 Bridle Hitch

Module 16 Knowing and Verifying Load Weight

Module 17 Load Center of Gravity and Rigging

Module 18 Overview of Sling Angle and Sling Loading

Module 19 Load Angle Factors

Module 20 Rigger's Method for Calculating Sling Loading

Module 21 Using Rigging Capacity Charts

Module 22 Additional Rigging Calculations

Module 23 Rigging Selection Process and Illustration

Quiz / Study Questions (101)

Module 1 Overview Signaling and Communications

Module 2 Voice Audible Signals

Module 3 Standard Hand Signals

Module 4 Tag Line Requirements and Usage

Signaling Quiz / Study Questions