Atlas - BFC Rigger Practical Exam

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Pre-Use Rigging Inspection

• Sling / Rigging Inspection (Have at least one non-compliant piece of equipment)

• Was the non-compliant piece of equipment identified?

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  No

  N/A

• Was it removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Rigging Hitches

• Demonstrate six different hitches. Indicated "Done" after each hitch.

• Rig a single vertical hitch using the 5 ft. web sling and a shackle on the eye bolt located on a round tube.

• All other hitches will be rigged around the round tube.

Rigging Connections (assign specific rigging task)

• Gather and assemble the rigging materials that are required to complete the assigned task.

• Disassemble the rigging assembly and store before continuing.

Demonstrate Basic Knots

• Sheet bend

• Clove hitch

• Inside bowline

• Square/reef

• Two half hitches

Rigging and Lifting a Load

•  Torque of hardware or nuts is not required; hand-tighten these items only.
   Softeners shall not be used or provided for these tasks.
   Do not point-load rigging on the frame.
   Do not apply rigging at less than 30 degrees to the horizontal.
   Any misapplication of slings or hardware during these tasks will result in performance deductions.
   You are not permitted to attach rigging at the center of gravity.
   You may not add, adjust, or remove rigging while the load is suspended.
   A lifting attempt is defined as any movement of the frame from hoisting.
   You are not allowed to climb on the rigging frame.
   The Practical Examiner will remove the blocking when the frame is suspended.
   A digital level may be used during these tasks.
   At the conclusion of each task, breakdown all rigging components and return them to the rigging table.

• Level Lift

•  Select and then apply slings and/or hardware to attachment points of your choice on the rigging frame in order to hoist the load and execute a level lift.
   You are permitted a maximum of two lifting attempts to achieve a position that is within two degrees of true level. A measurement of greater than two degrees on your final attempt will result in a performance deduction.
   If you are unsuccessful in your first attempt, you must return to the original starting position before starting a second attempt.
   You must use at least three, but no more than four sling legs on the rigging frame.
   When you have completed this task say “Done.” Your rigging set-up will then be evaluated

• Rigging Frame Rotation

•  Select and then apply slings and/or hardware to attachment points of your choice on the rigging frame. You must lift the frame clear of the ground and rotate the load 90 degrees under control.
   You are permitted a maximum of three attempts to rotate the frame to a position that is within six degrees of true level. A measurement of greater than six degrees on your final attempt will result in a performance deduction.
   A rope tied on the frame indicates which side must be in the final “up” position.
   If you are unsuccessful during any rotation attempt, you must return to the original starting position
  before attempting the next rotation.
   If the frame touches the ground during the first or second rotation attempt, you must return to the
  original starting position before attempting the next rotation.
   You must initiate this task with a minimum of three slings but no more than four, and you must have
  tension on at least two pick points at the end of the task

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