Qualified Rigger/Signal Person 

This course covers regulatory requirements for qualified rigger and signal person qualification requirements of sub-part CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction.

Qualified riggers are required wherever workers are within the fall zone and hooking, unhooking, guiding a load, or doing the initial connection a load to a component or structure.  Topics include: standards and regulations, qualification requirements, rigging and sling types, safe lifting practices, center of gravity, inspection and maintenance, standard hand signals, communication, and crane safety awareness.

PEUs: 2.0 CORE in St. Louis County

   2.0 Elective in Jefferson County

Instructor Information

Eric Caldwell (Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC) is a safety professional with more than 20 years of experience in occupational safety and health.  He has spent most of his career serving the construction, industrial, and environmental fields.  He is currently a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and works as a Professional Safety Consultant and President of Gateway Safety Consulting, LLC.  Caldwell is also a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and the National Safety Council (NSC).  He is also the designated third-party administrator for the local HBA/ROSSI OSHA Partnership Program.