Terminology & Speaking the Same Language | Civil Rigging
Civil Rigging Terminology Why is it so important to understand terminology for Civil Rigging? Because every piece of equipment serves a special purpose and contributes to a safer and more efficient work environment. Ralf Notheis, Manager of Bigfoot Crane Academy explains, “When a qualified rigger asks for a shouldered eye bolt and another worker hands […]
An Introduction to Safety and Certification | Civil Rigging
An Introduction to Civil Rigging Why is the Bigfoot Crane Academy offering an Introduction to Civil Rigging Course? Just ask Ralf Notheis, Manager of the Academy. “There is a huge need for this,” says Notheis, who speaks with passion. “There are way too many workers out there who are inadequately trained to do what they’re […]
Our Course is Tested, Tried, and True
Bigfoot Academy Courses are Tried, Tested, and True. During the past two years, Bigfoot Academy Courses’ have been tried, tested, and found true in major cities in Canada with specialized rigging training for all of their civil workers. In the process of training hundreds of workers, Bigfoot has garnered valuable feedback from participants and […]
The Basics of Civil Rigging
The goal of Bigfoot’s Civil Rigging Course is to educate the untrained worker. The course focuses on the proper use of equipment, on lifting practices, and on the potential hazards of the work environment. Eighty percent of rigging failures are…
Bigfoot’s Training is Practical
Our training is well known for being practical, helpful and engaging. Our instructors have years of on-the-job experience and they combine their knowledge with a passion for teaching, which comes out clearly in the format of the training. “We teach theory and practical,” says Ralf Notheis, Manager of Bigfoot’s Academy, “so that means we spend […]
Civil Rigging Training Benefits Managers and Owners
Civil workers are not the only ones who benefit from better training in civil rigging. Effective training not only prevents accidents and ensures safety for workers, but it also relieves the legal and corporate pressures of negligence on the part of managers and owners. Whether it’s safety risks, damage risks, legal liabilities, or loss of […]
Keeping Civil Rigging Workers Safe
“The Civil Rigging Course helps workers move loads safely. Really, it’s for anyone who does any kind of mechanized lifting, using equipment like excavators or backhoes to move loads into place. Ideally, we want to make this course available to every civil works crew and every construction company in Canada—it’s that important.” – Ralf Notheis, […]
10 Best Practices for Working at Height in Winter
Top Takeaway: Working at height in the winter can be dangerous, but you can reduce the risks by planning ahead, dressing appropriately, and monitoring yourself and others for signs of cold stress. Winter is the most challenging season for any outdoor job-site, but…
5 Rules for Working at Height in Summer
Top Takeaway: Heat stress and the risk of falling are both serious hazards when working at height in the summer. Combined they can be deadly, so stay cool and plan ahead to keep everyone safe this season. Summer is synonymous with construction. Its consistent weather and sunny days make working outside significantly easier and […]
Keeping It Safe With Self Dumping Bins
Self Dumping Bins save workers from harm, while improving job-site productivity. Check out this video to learn how.
