Rig Safety Officer
The Rig Safety Officer course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in monitoring health and safety during rigging and lifting operations, including hazard identification, equipment-safety checks, emergency response, safety communication and performance monitoring.
About this qualification
The Rig Safety Officer course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in monitoring health and safety during rigging and lifting operations, including hazard identification, equipment-safety checks, emergency response, safety communication and performance monitoring.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Rig Safety Management
- Safety-Officer Responsibilities
- Rigging Equipment Safety
- Slings and Shackles
- Hooks and Chains
- Lifting-Accessory Inspection
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Unsafe Rigging Practices
- Environmental Risks
- Safe Rigging Configurations
- Sling Angles
- Load Security
- PPE Requirements
- Emergency Response
- Rescue Awareness
- Incident Reporting
- Safety Briefings
- Team Communication
- Safety Inspection
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Performance Monitoring
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Rig Safety Officers
- Rigging Supervisors
- Lifting Coordinators
- QA/QC Inspectors
- Safety and Compliance Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop rig-safety management competence.
- Strengthen lifting-hazard identification.
- Improve equipment-safety monitoring.
- Develop emergency-response capability.
- Strengthen safety communication.
- Improve inspection and corrective-action practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical safety-inspection project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on safety project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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