Rigging 1 - Study Guide

Rigging 1 explains the fundamentals of overhead rigging. Topics covered include three basic elements of safe rigging, rope, knots and knot tying, use of a hand line, and use of a block and tackle. Introduces approaches to performing basic rigging tasks. Covers how to plan a rigging job, how to inspect the equipment used on a job, how to tie basic knots commonly used in rigging, how to hang and use a hand line, and how to hang and use a block and tackle. Explains to calculate the mechanical advantage of a block and tackle, and how to identify the basic parts of a rope.

5-1/2" x 8-1/2" 52 pages  By Alexander Publications