Title: Identify the basic inspection techniques and rejection criteria used for slings and hardware.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Basic Rigging Procedures

Identification should include

- visual and manual inspections
- rejection criteria for types of damage (e.g., abrasion, cuts, missing tags, corrosion).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors would cause the rejection of rigging?
- What are some of the consequences of not routinely inspecting rigging hardware?

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
Module 00106 Introduction to Basic Rigging identifies different types of rigging slings and hardware and describes how those items are used. It explains how to properly inspect slings and hardware items. It also examines different types of hoists used in rigging, and it describes common rigging hitches and how to make the Emergency Stop hand signal.