Gin Pole Principles
This Gin Pole course is based on the new ANSI standards: A10.48-2023 Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Towers, and TIA 322-2023 Loading, Analysis and Design Criteria Related to the Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Communication Structures.
The course also considers the requirements of the OSHA CPL 02-01-056 Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist.
The focus of this course is to provide information on the design and use of Gin Poles. Rigging, and the components needed for lifting personnel with a gin pole are also covered in this course.
Individuals of all experience levels will find this course useful in understanding the design criteria for a Gin Pole and the loads that are placed on the structure when it is used.
The following chapters are covered in this module
- History
- Regulations and Standards
- Rigging
- Parts of a Gin Pole
- Engineered Lifts
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Evaluating Existing Poles
- Tilted Pole Use
- Vertical Small Pole Use
- Vertical Track Pole Use
Due to the varying types, sizes, and uses of gin poles, only the employer can determine when an individual is qualified to work with a specific size of Gin Pole. An individual will become proficient in Gin Pole use through a mix of technical knowledge and practical training.
More Information... A pen, paper and calculator will be helpful when calculating sling and block angle forces.
Final Exam Policy
Users are granted two attempts to pass the Final Exam.
After the first attempt, if unsuccessful, users may review their missed questions before taking the second attempt.
If a user fails both Final Exam attempts
The user must repurchase the entire course.
The user is required to retake all course materials in full.
Only after completing these steps will the user regain access to the Final Exam.
Important: Failing both exam attempts necessitates buying and retaking the entire course. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Course details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- $190.00
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Category
- Equipment Related Courses, Rigging, Tower Technician Fundamentals
- Course code
- GP101
