PILE 112 - Introduction to Lifting & Hoisting

3 Credits
Safety and PPE (personal protective equipment) will be one of the various topics emphasized in this course - a course designed to introduce the student to the basic systems, devices and machinery used for lifting, hoisting and rigging for the construction industry. In addition to an overview of the principles and concepts of basic machines and mechanical laws, the student will begin the process of identifying ropes, slings, hitches and knots. Sheaves, blocks, winches and drums will also be reviewed. The course will conclude with an overview of personnel & material hoists - such as boom trucks, derricks and cranes. The objectives for this course will be met through the use of instructor presentations and lecture, written assignments and tests, and handson tasks, activities, and projects completed in the lab.

Course Outcomes

Identify common rigging signals, hardware, tools, machinery and equipment used in construction lifting.
Identify lifting capacities and state the proper care and maintenance of boom trucks, cranes and lifting equipment.
Calculate weight and safely rig a load with proper equipment.
Direct an operator in lifting and placing a load using voice and hand signals.
Safely operate a boom truck, lifting and placing a load using voice and hand signals.
Recognize common dangers in rigging operations, state remedies and demonstrate familiarity with OSHA regulations related to rigging operations.