32-Hour Rigging Supervisor

The 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Course is required in New York City for individuals who are not licensed riggers or designated forepersons of a licensed rigger and intend to supervise the hoisting or lowering of materials on the exterior of a building. The 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Course ensures participants understand supervisory responsibilities in compliance with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements.

The 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Course prepares participants to oversee rigging operations safely under OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, NYC DOB regulations, and applicable building codes. This 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Course places strong emphasis on crane safety, hazard prevention, load control, and supervision in dense urban construction environments.

Topics Covered

Introduction to cranes and derricks
Crane and rigging accident analysis
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC overview
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
Material handling, storage, and housekeeping practices
Fall protection regulations
NYC Building Code and agency overview (DOB, DEP, DOT, MTA)
Inspection of cranes, wire ropes, and operator responsibilities
Maintenance and repair of cranes and rigging equipment
Construction drawing and plan reading
Urban job site hazards including power lines and high wind conditions
Restrictions on hoisting over pedestrians, traffic, and adjacent properties
Shutdown procedures
Communication during rigging operations (radios, hand signals, flags)
Reading load charts and supervising lifting and lowering operations
Safety protocols and emergency response procedures
Crane assembly, jumping, and disassembly

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Course. However, students should have prior rigging experience and familiarity with industry terminology.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Course, students will be able to:

• Supervise rigging operations in compliance with NYC DOB and OSHA standards
• Inspect cranes and all rigging equipment to ensure safety and compliance
• Enforce proper rigging procedures on active job sites
• Confirm that fall protection systems are properly implemented
• Interpret load charts and oversee lifting operations safely

Course Materials

Training includes:

• Instructor-led lectures
• PowerPoint presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Class discussions
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Student manual and in-class practical exercises

CEUs

2 CEUs

Course Duration

32 hours of in-class training (excluding breaks)