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Lineworker Rigging Practices

NECA / NJATC

Lineworker Rigging Practices is an introduction to the physical principles, safety considerations, and common practices involved in hoisting loads.

This process involves planning a lift, evaluating and preparing a load, choosing appropriate rigging equipment, rigging a load, communicating hoisting instructions, and conducting a lift safely. Each step is critical to maintaining a controlled lift with a proper margin of safety.

Online Resources provide interactive tools that reinforce key concep[ts and other signaling practice.

This textbook also includes instruction on the following critical skills and procedures:

• Signaling a digger derrick or crane operator for desired crane motions
• Calculating load weight
• Determining a load’s center of gravity and balance points
• Calculating sling loads
• Inspecting and maintaining rigging equipment
• Comparing equipment ratings for different sling types, sizes, and hitches
• Tying practical knots, hitches, and splices
• Evaluating the mechanical advantage of block-and-tackle assemblies

Contents Include:

• Hoisting procedures for outside linemen

• Safety

• Crane/Helicopter Signaling

• Lift Planning

• Digger Derricks

• Material Handling Bucket Trucks

• Helicopter Cranes

Copyright 2015
312 pages, 267 illustrations, 
Softcover