This document summarizes rigging requirements under Washington state regulations WAC 296-155 Parts L and F-1. Part L covers rigging for cranes, requiring qualified riggers with documentation when workers are in the fall zone. Part F-1 covers rigging for material handling without cranes, requiring rigging be done by or under the supervision of a qualified rigger. Both parts require rigging equipment inspections by a qualified person and removal of defective equipment. Forklifts configured with hoists may fall under some crane requirements depending on their configuration and use.

1. Rigging Requirements
Part L “Cranes” and Part F-1
“NOT CRANES”
Construction Safety Standard
WAC 296-155
Brad Solheim
Department of Labor & Industries
Crane Safety Supervisor

2. Rigging for Cranes & Rigging
other than Cranes
 296-155 Parts L “Cranes” and F-1
–Scope and Application
–Rigger Qualifications
–Rigging Requirements
–Choosing the Right Part
–296-155-53401 Duties Assigned
personnel

3. Scope WAC 296-155 PART L
Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel
Lifting
 This part applies to power-operated cranes and
derricks used in construction that can hoist, lower
and horizontally move a suspended load…….
 Equipment includes, Articulating boom cranes;
crawler cranes; mobile cranes, rough-terrain, all-
terrain, commercial truck-mounted, boom truck
cranes; tower cranes; and other variations.

4. Part L “CRANES”
 Rigging
Requirements
 Rigger
Qualifications

5. Qualified Rigger (Part L)
“CRANES”
 A qualified rigger is required whenever
employees in the fall zone and are hooking,
unhooking, or guiding a load
 During crane assembly and disassembly hoisting
activities
 This activity requires at least one qualified rigger

6. Qualified Rigger (Part L)
“CRANES”
 The rigger must meet the qualification
requirements of 296-155-53306
 When hoisting with a Crane or Derrick, the
Qualified Rigger Requirements of Part L apply
and must be followed

7. Qualified Rigger (Part L)
“CRANES”
 Understands sling and rigging
hardware application and
limitations.
Sling selection and application.
Rigging gear removal criteria.
Load weight estimation, center of
gravity, and basic hand signals, as
applicable.

8. Riggers (cont’d) “CRANES”
 Qualification Requirements:
– Know and understand the
requirements of applicable ASME
standards: B30.7-2006 Base-
Mounted Drum Hoists, B30.9-2010
Slings, B30.10-2009 Hooks,
B30.16-2007 Overhead Hoists
(Underhung), B30.20 2010 Below
the Hook Lifting Devices, B30.21
2005 Manually operated Hoists,
B30.26 2004 Rigging Hardware.
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9. Qualified Rigger (Part L)
“CRANES”
 Qualification Documents:
– Written and Practical test
– Documentation from qualified
evaluator must be on site
• A Third Party Qualified Evaluator
• An Employer Qualified Evaluator
– Employer's qualification is not
portable
– Documentation effective February 1,
2013

10. Qualified Rigger (Part L)
“CRANES”
 Assessment by a Qualified Evaluator
• Qualified Evaluator is a person who has
demonstrated that they are competent in accurately
assessing whether individuals meet the rigger
qualification requirements of Part L
• Qualified Evaluator (Third Party) means an
independent entity
• Qualified Evaluator (not a third party) is a person
employed by the signal person’s or the rigger’s
employer

11. Qualified Rigger (Part L)
“CRANES”
Qualification
Options
Documentation
Required Portable
Expiration
Date
3rd
Party
Qualified
Evaluator
Yes Yes
5 Yrs
maximum
Employer
Qualified
Evaluator
Yes No
5 Yrs
maximum
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12.  Site Supervisor’s duties (a-l).
“CRANES”
– ( c) ensuring that a qualified person is
designated as the lift director.
– ( i) Allowing crane operation near electric
power lines only when requirements of WAC
296-155-53408 have been met.
– (k) Ensuring that work performed by the
rigging crew is supervised by a qualified
rigger. See WAC 296-155-53406
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13.  LIFT DIRECTOR DUTIES (a-o) “CRANES”
 (g) Assigning qualified signal person(s) and
conveying that information to the crane operator.
 (i) Allowing crane operation near electric power
lines only when the requirements of WAC 296-
155-53408 and any additional requirements
determined by the site supervisor have been
met.
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14.  Lift Director duties continued:
– (l) Informing the crane operator of the weight of
loads to be lifted, as well as the lifting, moving,
and placing locations for these loads.
– (m) Obtaining the crane operator’s verification
that this weight does not exceed the crane’s
rated capacity;
– (n) Ensuring that the load is properly rigged and
balanced before it is lifted more than a few
inches.
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15. Part F-1 “NOT CRANE”
 Rigging
Requirements
 Rigger
Qualifications

16. Scope “NOT CRANES”
 WAC 296-155 Part F-1
 Rigging Requirements for Material Handling
 This part applies to material/load handling
activities when using slings, rigging hardware,
below-the hook-lifting devices when
performing construction activities. ASME
B30.9-2010 Slings, B30.10 2009 Hooks,
B30.20 2010 Below the hook devices, B30.26
2010 Hardware.

17. Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT
CRANES”
 Part F-1 All rigging activities must be conducted:
 By a qualified rigger or
 Under the direction of a qualified rigger
 Riggers must be a qualified person who, by possession of a
recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or
who by extensive knowledge, training and experience,
successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve
problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the
project.

18. Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT
CRANES”
 Qualification Requirements:
• Know and understand:
o Requirements for slings, rigging
hardware, and below the hook
lifting devices as applicable
o Rigging limitations, associated
hazards, rigging practices, and
inspection requirements

19. Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT
CRANES”
 Qualification Requirements:
 Know and understand rigging related
conditions, such as load weight estimation,
center of gravity, effect of angles on rigging
components and basic hand signals, as
applicable.
 Sling Hitch application
 Rigging gear removal criteria

20. Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT
CRANES”
 Written and Practical
examinations are not required

21. Part L “CRANES” Part F-1 “Not Cranes”
Rigging with Cranes Material Handling w/o crane
Qualified Rigger required when
workers are in the fall zone
All rigging/material handling
activities require a Qualified
Rigger or supervision by a
Qualified Rigger
Written and Practical tests
documented & on site
Documentation not required
Third Party or Employer
Qualified Evaluator
Not addressed

22. Rigging Requirements, Parts L & F-1
 A Qualified Person must inspect the rigging equipment
before each day or shift.
 A Qualified Person must ensure the equipment’s use
and application is safe.
 A Qualified Person must ensure that defective
equipment is removed from service that would create
a hazard if used or meets any of the removal criteria.

23. Rigging Inspections, Parts L & F-1
** Daily
Inspections
** Periodic
Inspections
Chain Slings Visual * Documentation
Wire Rope Visual * Documentation
Synthetic
Web & Round
Visual * Documentation
** Qualified Person
* Written record of the most recent
Periodic inspection

24. Forklifts and Construction
 Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) configured to hoist
and lower (by means of a winch or hook) and can
horizontally move a suspended load, some elements
of Part L must be followed, including:
• Rigger Qualifications
• Power line clearance distances
 Not included
• Forklift (crane) certification
• Operator Certification

25.  A telescopic boom
Powered Industrial
Trucks configured
with a winch or hook
DOES fall under the
scope of Part L.
 Manufacturer’s
written approval is
required before using
attachments

26. Forklifts and Construction
 A vertical mast Powered
Industrial Truck when
configured with a hook
would not fall under the
scope of Part L.
 Rigging (Part F-1)
 Operation (Chpt 863-
20010)
 Manufacturer’s written
approval is required
before using attachments

27. Questions?
Brad Solheim
425-990-1470
sols235@Lni.wa.gov