Rigging & Material Handling
Rigging & Sling Inspector
Apply inspection criteria to common slings, hardware, and below-the-hook devices and document findings.
Who this is for
Intended audience
Experienced rigging personnel assigned inspection responsibilities.
Relevant industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Maritime
Learning outcomes
What learners will work toward
- Identify removal criteria and document inspection decisions using representative samples.
Course outline
1 module
Inspection knowledge and defect stations
Wire rope, synthetic and chain slings, hardware, devices, criteria, documentation, and practical.
Assessment and completion
Requirements stay explicit.
Assessment plan: Planned 40–50 question assessment plus a defect-identification practical.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is this an official OSHA or third-party certification?
No. IM Academi will identify the course provider and the exact completion outcome. It will not imply OSHA authorization, regulatory qualification, or another organization's certification unless the applicable authorization has been obtained and documented.
Does my employer still need to provide site-specific training?
Often, yes. Site hazards, procedures, equipment, emergency plans, supervision, and role authorization remain employer responsibilities. This page states course-specific boundaries but cannot replace an employer's hazard assessment.
What happens if a practical component is required?
The knowledge portion and practical evaluation are tracked separately. Final completion depends on the published course rules and a documented evaluation by an approved evaluator.
Need this course for a team?
Discuss assignments, delivery, practical coordination, and reporting needs.