This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging questions that may otherwise appear complex in nature. The complete riggers reference handbook paperback january 1, 2009 by mike riggs author 5. Asme and osha granted nccco permission for posting and printing. This manual is a guide and basic reference for personnel whose duties require the use of rigging. This handbook contains very helpful information on heavy lifting slings as well as recommended rigging practices. Riggers reference handbook 3rd edition english rrhb. Available in either english or spanish, the complete rigger s reference handbook is a practical, wellillustrated guide designed as a quick reference tool for the beginning and professional rigger, crane operator, supervisor and others responsible for the safe and proper use of rigging. The prh is the faa official rigger handbook written by sandy reid, master rigger, dpre and course director at the united states academy of parachute rigging. Nccco in this publication, rigger reference manual. The rigger certification program was developed to identify those individuals with the professional knowledge and skills worthy of being designated as a certified rigger.
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