Rig Safety Officer
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HiQual UK delivers the Rig Safety Officer program, designed for professionals responsible for overseeing safety in rigging and lifting operations across construction, oil & gas, and industrial projects. The program emphasizes hazard identification, compliance with international standards, emergency response, and leadership in safety management. Participants will gain the competence to monitor, enforce, and document safety practices, ensuring safe and compliant rigging operations.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Rig Safety Officer |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 30 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Rig Safety Management Scope, importance, and role of safety officers in rigging operations.
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Regulations and Standards for Rig Safety OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001, ASME B30, and BS EN compliance requirements.
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Rigging Equipment Safety and Inspection Slings, shackles, hooks, chains, and lifting accessories; inspection protocols.
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Recognizing unsafe practices, environmental risks, and equipment hazards.
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Safe Rigging Practices and Procedures Rigging configurations, sling angles, load security, and hazard control.
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Emergency Response and Incident Management Accident response, rescue protocols, and incident documentation.
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Communication and Leadership in Rig Safety Team coordination, safety briefings, and leadership strategies.
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Monitoring and Reporting Safety Compliance Safety audits, compliance verification, and corrective actions.
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Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices PPE, hazard awareness, waste management, and sustainability.
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Audit‑Ready Documentation and Certification
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Builds competence in rig safety management and compliance
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, HSE, ISO, ASME, and BS EN standards
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Strengthens skills in hazard identification, emergency response, and leadership
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in rig safety, lifting operations leadership, and compliance consultancy
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Rigging supervisors and lifting coordinators
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QA/QC inspectors in construction and oil & gas projects
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Safety officers and compliance auditors
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Individuals progressing from Rigging & Lifting Supervisor (RLSP‑616) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical safety inspection project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on safety project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total)
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Certification: Rig Safety Officer (RISO)
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