FEMA NATIONAL US&R RESPONSE SYSTEM
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE TECHNICIAN 02-00
MODULE 4 - LIFTING AND RIGGING
SM 4 2
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of module the student should be able to:
n Understand the basic physics as they relate to mass, gravity,
and center of gravity.
n Understand moment of force considerations as the relate to
the movement of stationary objects.
n Explain the concept of elasticity of solids.
n Describe what determines the efficiency of mechanical
advantages.
n Explain the three classes of levers.
n Describe the efficiency of inclined planes.
n Describe the two types of pulley configurations.
n Explain the effective use of high pressure air bags.
n Calculate the weights of common materials.
n Explain the use of anchor systems, anchor failure
considerations, and proper anchor spacing.
n Describe the proper use of swivel hoist, steel angle
brackets, and concrete screws.
n Understand the proper use of wire ropes, wire rope fittings,
end terminations, and tighteners.
n Explain the use of slings and sling arrangements.
n Describe the use of chains for rigging and lifting.
n Determine the effects of critical angles as the relate to lifting
and moving objects.
n Identify and describe the advantages and disadvantages of
the different types of cranes.
n Explain considerations for crane use, and demonstrate basic
crane signals for rescue operations
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of module the student
should be able to:
• Understand the basic physics as they relate to
mass, gravity, and center of gravity.
• Understand moment of force considerations as
the relate to the movement of stationary objects.
• Explain the concept of elasticity of solids.
• Describe what determines the efficiency of
mechanical advantages.
• Explain the three classes of levers.
• Describe the efficiency of inclined planes.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of module the student
should be able to:
• Describe the two types of pulley configurations.
• Explain the effective use of high pressure air
bags.
• Calculate the weights of common materials.
• Explain the use of anchor systems, anchor
failure considerations, and proper anchor
spacing.
• Describe the proper use of swivel hoist, steel
angle brackets, and concrete screws.
• Understand the proper use of wire rope, wire
rope fittings, end terminations, and tighteners.
ENABLING OBJECTIVES
ENABLING OBJECTIVESENABLING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of module the student
should be able to:
• Explain the use of slings and sling arrangements.
• Describe the use of chains for rigging and lifting.
• Determine the effects of critical angles as the
relate to lifting and moving objects.
• Identify and describe the advantages and
disadvantages of the different types of cranes.
• Explain considerations for all crane use.
• Demonstrate basic crane signals for rescue
operations.