Reference Materials

Resource Materials

There are a number of great books, handbooks, and manuals to help prepare you for the Riggers and Signalpersons Exam.  We've gathered some of the best resources available from Crane Institute, ITI Wire Rope and Rigging, and others.

Crane Institute

Books and Manuals
Rigging
Rigging Manual
Wire Rope Sling User's Manual (Third Edition)
Hoisting & Rigging Safety Manual (2007 Edition)
Handbook of Rigging (Fifth Edition)
Mike's Rigging Mysteries

DVD's and Software
Advanced Tips for Rigging & Lifting
DVD - Hand Signal Communication
DVD - Rigging & Lifting with Small Hydraulic Cranes
DVD - Rigging & Lifting with Mobile Construction Equipment
DVD - Rigging & Lifting with Mobile Construction Equipment -Spanish
DVD - Hand Signals for Construction Equipment
LiftCalc3 "Rigging Calculator" Software

Cards and Reference Charts
Mobile Hand Signal Card
Mobile Hand Signal Card (Spanish)
Overhead Hand Signal Card
Tower Crane Hand Signal Cards
Overhead Hand Signal Chart- 5.5'x 8.5'
Mobile Hand Signal Chart- 8.5'x 11'
Chart-Mobile Hand Signal 8.5 x 11 in Spanish
In A Flash - Rigging Inspection Reference Guide
Poster- Mobile Crane Hand Signal 18" x 24"
Mobile Crane Hand Signal Poster - Spanish 18"X24"
Poster- Overhead Crane Hand Signal 18 " x 24"
Rigger Capacity Poster 22" x 28"
Rigger Capacity Card
Crane Safety Reference Card
Hoisting Personnel Safety Reference Card
Rigging Safety Reference Card
Checklist for Critical Lifts

ITI Wire Rope and Rigging

Rigging & Lifting for Structural Steel CD by Verde Concepts
Risk Management & The Basic Rigging Plan CD by Verde Concepts
In a Flash-Rigging Inspection Training Program CD by Training & Inspection Resource Center
 WRCA Lifting Products Interactive CD by Wire Rope Corporation of America
Complete Set of Mike's Safety Tips by Mike's Safety Tips
 American Rigging & Lifting Handbook by North Sea Lifting, Ltd.
 Bob's Overhead Crane & Rigging Large Desk Reference Size by Bob De Benedictis
Bob's Overhead Crane & Rigging Handbook by Bob De Benedictis
Hoisting & Rigging Safety Manual by Construction Safety Association of Ontario

Key Resources

  • Headley, James. RIGGING. Publisher: Crane Institute of America Publishing & Products, Inc.
  • Headley, James. MOBILE CRANES. Publisher: Crane Institute of America Publishing & Products, Inc.

Phone: 800-832-2726
Fax: 407-330-0660
www.craneinstitute.com

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers. B30.5 - MOBILE AND LOCOMOTIVE CRANES. Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers. B30.9 - SLINGS. Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Phone: 800-843-2763 (U.S/Canada)
Phone: 001-800-843-2763 (Mexico)
Phone: 973-882-1167 (outside North America)
Fax: 973-882-1717
www.asme.org

  • Garby, Ronald.IPT'S CRANE AND RIGGING HANDBOOK. Publisher: IPT Publishing and Training Ltd.

Phone: 780-962-4548
Fax: 780-962-4819
www.iptbooks.com

  • Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1926.550 - CRANES AND DERRICKS. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1910.180 - CRAWLER LOCOMOTIVE AND TRUCK CRANES. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). 29 CFR PART 1910.184 - SLINGS. Publisher: US DEPT. OF LABOR.

Phone: 800-321-OSHA (6742)
www.osha.gov

  • ITI Bookstore. Rigging Gear Inspection Reference Card. Item 3052
  • ITI Bookstore. Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card. Item 3012
  • ITI Bookstore. Master Rigger’s Reference Card. Item 3031
  • ITI Bookstore. Mike’s Rigging Mysteries. The Full Pack - Item 7000, Inquiries: Phone: 360.225.5858, Fax: 360.225.5666, www.iti.com/bookstore

Phone: 888-567-8472
Fax: 360-225-1122
www.iti.com/bookstore