This course is intended solely for individuals working in California who need to meet the requirements of Cal/OSHA Title 8 Regulations. If you are working in any other state then you should take the Certified Rigger Level 1 Course.

Earn Your California Rigger Designation

Our California Rigger Package includes the online 5-6 hour self-paced California Rigger Level 1 course, practical instruction video, timed written test (30 questions / 45 minutes, must score at least 80%) and a required instructor session via Zoom.

This online course package covers OSHA regulations, Cal/OSHA Title 8 Regulations, ASME standards, the use and inspection of slings, rigging hardware, load weight and other areas critical to understanding and operating a safe job site. This course is recommended for all employees who are working within the fall zone of a load and especially if they are involved in the hooking and unhooking of the load or in the guiding of a load.

It also includes the practical instruction video, timed written test (30 questions / 45 minutes, must score at least 80%) and a required instructor session via Zoom.

This exam can be taken at any time after you have completed the course. You can review the course material as much as you like prior to taking the exam.

Upon successful completion you will receive:

  • on-line certificate
  • wallet card valid for 2 years
  • hard hat sticker
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Course curriculum

Section 1 Safety Standards and Regulations

Section 2 Inspections

Section 3 Wire Rope Slings

Section 4 Chain Slings

Section 5 Synthetic Web Slings

Section 6 Round Slings

Section 7 Mesh Slings

Section 8 Rigging Hardware and Hooks

Section 9 Plate Clamps, Lifting Magnet and Vacuum Lifts

Section 10 Hooks

Section 11 Below the Hook Lifter

Section 12 Manual Hoist Inspection

Section 13 WLL, Lifts and Rigging Plan

Section 14 Capacity Examples

Section 15 California Certified Rigger Exam

Section 16 Certified Rigger Interview