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Toolbox Talks
Rigging – Toolbox Talk
Rigging is never routine.
- Page 1: topic overview, key hazards and best practices
- Page 2: crew sign-in sheet
- Page 3: leader guide for the supervisor
- See how it works below ↓See how it works below ↓
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How this talk works
- — Read it to the crew. Why it matters, the key hazards, best practices, a quick self-check and the legislation behind it.
- — Everyone signs. The topic is filled in; add the date, site, presenter, attendees and any follow-up actions. Keep it on file as the record of who attended, which is what COR/SECOR and prequalification auditors look for.
- — Supervisor prep. How to run the talk, discussion questions, visual aids and engagement ideas, and related training.
About this talk
Rigging is never routine.
This Rigging Toolbox Talk teaches your crew how to identify hazards, inspect lifting gear, and stay clear of load paths to prevent dropped loads, equipment failure, and fatal incidents.
It covers sling types, hardware condition, safe load handling, and the crucial role of communication between the rigger and operator. Perfect for construction, energy, industrial maintenance, and any jobsite using cranes, hoists, or lift-assist equipment.
What you get
3-page Toolbox Talk Kit
1-page Topic Overview
identifies common rigging hazards, safe practices, inspection steps, and worker responsibilities
1-page Supervisor Guide
includes demo suggestions, discussion prompts, near-miss review ideas, and rigging angle reminders
1-page Printable Sign-In Sheet
formatted for COR/SECOR, ISNetworld, and audit-ready safety documentation
Why this one and not a free handout
- Rigging safety depends on prep—not luck: Promotes real accountability: “Have you inspected the sling before every use?” Live demo tools: bring worn rigging gear, review tag visibility, discuss hitch configuration
- Crew prompts like: “What’s your rigging red flag?” “Have you seen a near miss with a suspended load?” Optional visual aids: angle charts, sling inspection tags, load path mapping
“Have you inspected the sling before every use?”
Who it is for
- Crane and rigging crews, industrial operators, and field supervisors
- Construction, energy, and manufacturing sites with lifting tasks
- COR/SECOR toolbox talk programs or pre-lift safety briefings
- Safety plans aligned with CSA Z150, ASME B30, and OH&S rigging regulations
Written to
- CSA Z150
- Cited on the original product page
Common questions
Before you buy
What people ask us about the Rigging – Toolbox Talk.
What is included in the Rigging toolbox talk?
A ready-to-run safety meeting on rigging, written for Canadian worksites and formatted so a supervisor can pick it up and deliver it without preparation. It includes a leader guide with the discussion points to work through. It also includes a printable sign-in sheet for recording who attended.
How long does the Rigging toolbox talk take to run?
Most crews get through a talk in ten to fifteen minutes, which is what a pre-shift or tailgate meeting can absorb without cutting into the work. The material is written to be read aloud and discussed rather than presented.
Does this count as evidence in a COR, SECOR or ISNetworld audit?
The completed sign-in sheet is the record an auditor generally looks for as evidence that the talk happened and who was there, so keeping the signed sheets on file is what gives the talk its value at audit time. A toolbox talk is hazard communication, though, not formal training - it does not replace certification or competency training where a regulation or a prime contractor requires it.
What format is it, and when do I get it?
It is a digital download in a print-ready format, available immediately after checkout. Print as many copies as your crews need - the licence covers use inside your own company.
Can we add our company name to it?
Yes. The talk is meant to go into your own safety program, so you can add your company name and issue it as your own record.
Who should deliver the Rigging talk?
Whoever runs the pre-shift meeting - normally a supervisor, foreman, or a competent worker familiar with the task. The guide is written so the person delivering it does not need to be a safety professional.
From the team that wrote it
A toolbox talk is one piece of a program.
Talks like this one prove your crew was trained on the day. The rest of the evidence - the manual behind it, and the training records an auditor asks for - is what we build.