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2011Directory
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Safety Materials
Online Learning
Practical Training
Competence Programs
Mechanical Handling Services
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INDEX
International SAFETY AWARENESS Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 8
ELEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 13
EBOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING CAMPAIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PRACTICAL TRAINING Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 41

Technical Director’s Statement
Practical Training course index
Training Course Descriptions, Dates & Prices
Competence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 45
Crane Operator Assessment
Competence in Lifting Operations
Competence in Lifting Equipment Certification
International Training Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47
Training the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 49
MECHANICAL HANDLING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 - 51

Independent Technical Reviews & Appraisals
Engineering Design & Rigging Supervision Services
Provision of Management Facilities & Services
The Site Competent Person / Technical Authority
Safe operating procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 - 55
Safety hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 - 58
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Worldwide Market Leaders In Industrial Safety
All information & images © NSL 1988 - 2011
Creating
A Winning
Safety
Culture
For over 20 years we have been considered to be the leading provider of
Training Services and Teaching Documents to the majority of International
Oil Operators, Service Companies and Major Contractors worldwide.
Our success is due to sticking to what we are best at and doing it well. We
liaise with Government Health & Safety Departments internationally to produce
user-friendly procedural documents, training aids and training courses to help
companies comply with legislation, federal regulations and society / institute
standards.
The safety culture in the oil & gas industry is a very important issue, and our
services are increasingly in demand worldwide. We regularly supply training to all
of the high activity global oil regions, in addition to training and onsite coaching at
clients’ facilities, we also operate training centers in various international locations.
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INTERNATIONAL Safety
Awareness MATERIALS
STANDARD NSL MATERIALS
We offer safety awareness materials and

training packages to all industries, whether
the operation is lifting a load on an oil rig
installation, working at height on a power
or telecommunication mast, a wind farm
generator, or simply carrying building materials
on a construction site, we can help you
reduce the risks.
Our industrial safety awareness materials

include; Handbooks, Safety Awareness
Posters, DVDs, and more. All documents
are offered in a variety of languages including
UK English, American English, Arabic, Urdu,
Portuguese, Spanish, French & Russian.
CUSTOM MATERIALS
Our highly experienced Technical Authors

working alongside our in-house Graphic
Design department can write and produce
new materials designed specifically around
your needs. We regularly produce client
specific handbooks, posters and training
courses. Either written from scratch, or
interpreting and simplifying complex company
procedures & policies into easily understood
documents.
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Awareness MATERIALS
SAFETY AWARENESS HANDBOOKS
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE
Our handbooks are convenient, Rigging & Lifting $39
pocket-size books, packed with safety Fall Protection (Working at Height) $39
information allowing for on-the-spot
Safe Cargo Handling - Good & Bad Practice $29
checking of safe practice. Widely used
and applicable to all areas in the oil & Crane Operations & Cargo Handling $29
gas and the construction industries,
Manual Handling (Back Safety) $12
our books are regarded as “industry
standard”. Falls & Falling Objects $12
Injuries to Fingers & Hands $12
Electrical Safety $12
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Awareness MATERIALS
SAFETY AWARENESS POSTERS
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE
Our durable posters are supplied full color, 11.7 Rigging & Lifting : 26 in set $208
x 16.5 inches, each showing safe techniques, Subsea Rigging : 10 in set $80
common problems, accidents and their causes. All
Working at Height (Fall Protection) : 24 in set $192
are full of humor and ‘eye-catching’ with the use
of cartoon figures to promote valuable messages Crane Operations & Cargo Handling : 36 in set $288
about safety in the workplace. Posters can also be
Manual Handling (Back Safety) : 16 in set $128
purchased individually for $8 each.
Manual Handling (Marine Series) : 22 in set $176
Manual Handling (Postal and Packaging Services,

$112
Warehousing and Transport Industries) : 14 in set
Falls & Falling Objects : 24 in set $192
Injuries to Fingers & Hands : 12 in set $96
Confined Space & Vessel Entry : 10 in set $80
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Awareness MATERIALS
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE
Accidents at Home : 1 in set $8
Forklift Trucks : 12 in set $96
Hydrocarbon Release : 6 in set $48
Mobile Crane Operations : 10 in set $80
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : 8 in set $64
Standard Crane Hand Signals : 1 in set $8
Hand-held Grinders : 12 in set $96
Industrial House-Keeping : 9 in set $72
General Safety : 16 in set $128
Hands-Free Lifting / Safe Use of Taglines : 12 in set $96
Mis-use of Air Lift Bags

Always switch off copiers

before opening... Using air lift bags can be
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Awareness MATERIALS
SAFETY AWARENESS DVDS
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE
Our Safety Awareness DVDs emphasize good Rigging & Lifting $290
practice and provide guidance on safety in an Crane Operations & Cargo Handling $290
entertaining and thorough way. Offering 15-20
Manual Handling (Back Safety) $290
minutes of viewing, shown in often humorous
situations, to reinforce the message. Falls & Falling Objects $290
Injuries to Fingers & Hands $290
All 5 subjects are available separately in a choice

of 3 language discs:
Disc One UK English, French, Urdu & Arabic

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eLearning
An Overview
Introduction CD Delivery
eLearning is an extremely efficient way to train Where internet access is not available, we can
and learn. NSL eLearning allows individuals to deliver eLearning courses on CD. These discs
learn at their own pace, to pause at any point can be distributed directly to the learners or
to take notes from the on-screen course notes to their administrator. Each disc contains the
or stop at a convenient part in the course, then names and login details of the preregistered
return to it at a later date. learners.
Courses can be custom designed for individual Courses Available

companies by adapting one of the existing
• Rigging & Lifting Safety Awareness
NSL courses, by taking a course the company
has in place already and developing it for • An Introduction to LOLER
online delivery, or by creating brand new • Injuries to Fingers & Hands
bespoke courses. • OGUK Cargo Handling Guidelines
Module 1 : General Cargo Handling
Take Full Control
• OGUK Cargo Handling Guidelines
Our Learning Management System (LMS) Module 2 : Transport of Dangerous
gives you full control of your learners’ training. Goods & Waste Management
The Administration area lets you fully manage
• Working at Height
your learners’ online training requirements from
• Safe Use of Hand Grinders
any computer with internet access.
• Falls & Falling Objects
Online Delivery
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
If you have internet access, the web is by • Transportation of Dangerous Goods By
far the easiest and most efficient way to Air
deliver and manage our eLearning. Both • Confined Space / Vessel Entry
administrators and learners have full control via
• Safe Cargo Handling
the web. Administrators can add new learners
• Office Safety
and assign courses from any computer with
internet access. We can also build custom courses to suit any
training program or induction process.
Broadband is preferable for learners, but
if access speeds are slow, audio can be
switched off to dramatically speed things up.
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eLearning
Taking a Course
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Login Learn
From first login, the site is designed to be simple and intuitive to The course slides are clear and informative. There is a full audio
use. voiceover on every slide.
When you enter your unique username and password, you are The control panel on the right allows you to skip forward, back,
automatically taken to your personalized homepage. pause your slide, and mute the audio. You can also read the
transcript of the audio on this panel.
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Assessment Certificate
Courses are broken down into a series of short parts, each Congratulations, you have successfully completed your course.
ending with a selection of test questions. Your certificate will be stored online permanently.
All the information required to answer the questions can be Go to your “Course History” page where you can view and print
found within the slides. all your previously completed, and latest course certificates.
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eLearning
Learners’ Questions Administrators’ Questions
How much computer experience is How much does it cost?

required? Cost depends on the quantity of credits purchased. Prices start
at $80 per credit and are reduced as quantities increase.
Very little. Our courses are very intuitive to navigate. They are
designed to guide even the most inexperienced user through with
ease.
What are credits?
Courses are bought as “Credits”. One credit = one course.
Will I require any special When a course is assigned to a user, one credit is deducted
from your account.
equipment or software?
No. All you need is a computer, preferably with internet access. You can add as many users as you like, credits will not be
deducted until courses are assigned.
Can I access my course from other
Other costs?
locations?
There are no other costs for NSL eLearning courses. We do
Yes. Our eLearning can be accessed from any online computer;
not charge for storing course and learner data, administering
whether onsite, offshore, in the office, at home, or in our eLearning
learners, adding learners, or generating certificates. Once you’ve
Suite where courses are conducted in a controlled environment.
purchased your credits you will have free access to our Learning
Management System.
How long will it take to complete a
course? NSL Learning Management
The duration of courses will vary depending on several factors; System?
how quickly you take in the information, course subject, etc. As a Our online LMS will allow you to add new learners, assign
guide, 2-4hrs should be enough time for most courses. courses to them, check their progress, view their course history
and print certificates.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On successful completion of a training course you will Customizing & building courses?
receive an electronic certificate. All the certificates you gain will be Our in-house team of Designers and Technical Authors can
permanently stored on the database where you can view and print easily adapt our courses or develop new courses to suit your
them at any time. training requirements.
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eLearning
Administering Your Learners
Create New Learners

To create a new learner account just enter their details into the online form.
Alternatively, if you have a lot of learners to create, you can save time by
sending us a spreadsheet with the names. We can import them into the
system for you.
Assign Courses to Learners

Assigning a course to a learner is as simple as one click. You can assign as
many courses to a learner at one time as you wish.
Courses can be unassigned the same way. However, once a learner has
started the course it cannot be unassigned.
When learners are assigned a new course, they can be informed automatically
by email.
Learners’ Course History

Each Learner’s History lists all the courses assigned to them. It shows:
• Courses that have not yet been started by the learner.
• Courses the learner has in progress; including the last time the learner
logged in.
• A full list of the courses the learner has successfully completed.
Course Statistics
From the Learner’s History you can view the statistics of each course the
learner has completed. Details include:
• Number of attempts taken to complete each part; and the date of each
attempt.
• Time taken to complete each part.
• Total time taken to complete the course.
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eLearning
Administering Your Learners
Learners’ Certificates
Printable Certificates of all successfully completed courses are stored with
each learner’s history.
Search Learners
Manage your learners easily with this search facility. Find them, update their
details, view their course history and assign new courses.
Search by Course
Now you can easily manage your training campaign.
Search for the progress of learners by the course they have been assigned.
Who has not yet started, who is in progress, and who has completed the
course, can all be found here.
Search results can easily be exported to an Excel spreadsheet.
Manage Your Account

View how many credits you have on your account; how many are used, and
how many remain.
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eBook Library
Your Online Safety Resource
What is the eBook library?
Simply put, it’s all of NSL’s industry standard safety awareness handbooks made available to you for online access.
One major advantage of online books is the ability to search the entire contents of the books using keywords. Enter your search,
then jump through the books to find exactly what you’re looking for. Many of the useful tables contained in the books are available
for downloading and printing. The eBooks are regularly updated with relevant safety and legislative information.
Our eBooks are not downloadable, but accessed online. This means you always have access to the latest revision of the book.
Access is licensed by the number of “Concurrent Users” you require. This allows a fixed number of users access to the eLibrary at a
given time.
eBooks available in the library are:
Rigging & Lifting

Safe Cargo Handling - Good & Bad Practice
Working at Height
Crane Operations & Cargo Handling
Manual Handling
Falls & Falling Objects Alw
Injuries to Fingers & Hands

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Take control and blend to build your own Safety Campaign
In today’s difficult economic climate reduced budgets Here’s how each of the individual components will work as
need not mean reduced safety standards in the part of your campaign. For a full safety campaign, all four
workplace. should be used. However, for reduced campaigns we can
deliver any combination of the materials below.
NSL’s Safety Awareness Campaigns are an extremely efficient
way to train and learn. eLearning
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of languages, are designed to be blended together and delivered individual. Online delivery can be managed and tracked by your
over various medias to produce a single safety message perfect training administrator. A CD version can be issued to geographical
for your requirements, environment and budget. areas with limited internet access.
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renewed by various national and international
training and award bodies such as API, the Proving Competence:
American Petroleum Institute and EMTA Awards
Ltd (EAL). We continue to participate with industry NSL has really got to grips with competence
work groups such as IADC, IMCA and API to raise issues and have developed many competence
standards and provide dedicated training courses programs with varying levels of ability designed
and support materials to improve the skills of the to match the requirements of the various jobs
Oil and Gas Industry workforce and hence improve involving lifting operations. Logbooks have been
safety overall. created for all these programs, which facilitate
the recording of experiences against the agreed
The training we deliver is intense and we performance criteria. These competence programs
appreciate that all the delegates passing through reflect the latest thinking where the competence
our training center have a lot to absorb during levels should match the requirements of the job,
their time there. To help them remember what i.e. the performance criteria is totally relevant and
they have been taught, the majority of our courses competence can be achieved in an acceptable
are supported by our highly acclaimed training time frame.
DVDs, pocket books, safety posters and eLearning
programs which were specifically developed for the Once again, because we know that “one size
oil and gas industry. DOESN’T fit all”, all of these programs can be
customized to suit your particular type of business
Our courses generally contain elements of and your particular type of installation or vessel.
legislation, federal regulations, society / institute
standards, industry good practice and practical This is achieved quite easily by discussing the
exercises but they can be easily customized or contents of the logbooks (performance criteria),
even recreated to suit our customers’ specific deleting anything that is not relevant and adding
requirements. in anything extra that you do practice to enhance
safety. That way, the competence process
The courses contain a substantial amount of becomes an accurate reflection of the way you do
practical training (with simulations and exercises in things and gives you the chance to identify any
the purpose built all-weather facility), which helps shortfalls and thus make improvements.
to “lock in” the knowledge being imparted. As
these courses involve practical / hands-on training, Finally, if you have a specific problem with your
there is a requirement for all delegates to wear the own lifting operations, give us a call and I’m
same protective clothing as they would in their confident we can assist.
normal place of work.
Tom Byrne / Technical Director
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Practical Training Courses Index

Page Practical Training Course Index
20 Rigging, Lifting & Slinging : 3 Day (API Approved)
21 Rigging, Lifting & Slinging Refresher : 1 Day
22 Banksman / Flagman : 2 Day (API Approved)
23 Banksman / Flagman Refresher : 1 Day
24 Combined Rigging & Banksman : 4 Day (API Approved)
24 Lifting Operations Awareness : 1 Day
25 Planning Lifting Operations : 1 Day
26 Module 1 Lifting Equipment Inspector’s Course : 3 or 5 Day
28 Safe Cargo Handling Good And Bad Practices : 1 Day
29 Spelter Socket Termination Using Two-Part Resin Compound : 2 Day
30 Fall Protection End User / Competent Person : 2 Day
32 Fall Protection Rescue From Crane Booms : 1 Day
34 Fall Protection Authorized Person : 1 Day
36 Fall Protection Competent Person : 2 Day
38 Fall Protection Competent Rescuer : 2 Day
39 Fall Protection Combined Competent Person / Rescuer : 3 Day
40 Manual Handling (Back Safety) Awareness : 1 Day
40 Manual Handling (Back Safety) Assessor : 2 Day
40 Manual Handling (Back Safety) Train The Trainer : 3 Day
40 Abrasive Wheels (Tool Safety) : 1 Day
40 Abrasive Wheels (Tool Safety) Train The Trainer : 2 Day
41 Confined Space And Vessel Entry Awareness : 2 Day
41 Overhead Traveling Crane Operations : 1 Day, or 2 Day Train The Trainer
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Practical Training Courses

GENERAL CANCELLATION CHARGES
The majority of courses concentrate on the Cancellation charges depend on the amount
practical aspects of the subject. of notice given.
CERTIFICATE 3 days or less, 100% cancellation charge

applies
Successful delegates are issued with an 4-7 days, 50% cancellation charge applies
NSL certificate of training. Delegates who 8-14 days, 25% cancellation charge applies
successfully complete the Rigging, Lifting &
Slinging course can continue their training with For full terms & conditions go to www.nsl-
the NSL competence-based training program. america.com
LOCATION BOOKINGS
Each course is currently delivered at one To reserve your places on these courses,
of NSL’s training centers, but a selection of contact our Course Bookings Department via
courses can be delivered at clients’ premises. any of the following:
PRICE Tel: +1 337 839 2102

Tel: +1 713 405 1877
$450 per person per day (subject to tax) Tel: +1 832 335 8997
eMail: info@nsl-america.com
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Practical Training Courses training course

exclusive to NSL
Rigging, Lifting & Slinging : 3 Day

OVERVIEW / This course has been designed to teach delegates about the technical aspects of
lifting operations, lifting equipment (appliances and accessories), API recommended practices and
industry best practice. The course also covers planning, risk assessment, pre-use inspection and
includes practical rigging / slinging scenarios. The successful completion of this course will provide
valuable evidence towards a competence qualification.
CONTENT /
• API Recommended Practices
• Industry Best Practice
• Safety Requirements
• Planning a Rigging / Slinging Operation
• Risk Assessment
• Common Faults / Oversights in Rigging Operations
• Safe use of Lifting Equipment
• Pre-use Inspection
• Installation of Lifting Equipment
• Correct Slinging of Loads
• Practical Exercises
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is aimed at delegates who are likely to be involved in rigging,
lifting and slinging operations at all levels including multi-task workforces.
STRUCTURE / The course begins and ends with a written test paper with successful delegates
being issued with an NSL America certificate of training.
NOTE / Successful delegates can continue their training with the NSL competence program for
rigging, lifting and slinging operations. The program is specifically designed to suit the needs of
the international oil & gas industry. This is a joint NSL / EAL (EMTA awards ltd) initiative covering
rigging and lifting levels one and two.
COURSE HANDOUT / The North American Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
PPE / Delegates are required to bring along coveralls, hardhat and safety boots.
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Rigging, Lifting & Slinging Refresher : 1 Day
OVERVIEW / This course has been designed to update delegates on standards and
recommended practices applicable to lifting operations, lifting appliances and accessories. The
course also covers planning, risk assessment, including a rigging scenario and written test paper,
to assess the delegate’s current level of competence.
CONTENT /
• Planning a Rigging / Slinging Operation
• Risk Assessment
• Practical Exercise
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is aimed at delegates who require refresher training after
completing a full rigging, lifting and slinging course within the last two years.
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Banksman / Flagman : 2 Day
OVERVIEW / This course is designed to give delegates theoretical and practical experience in
basic slinging practices and controlling crane operations.
CONTENT /
• Planning a Lifting Operation
• Risk Assessment
• Inspection of Lifting Equipment
• Safe Slinging of Loads
• Safe use of the Relevant Equipment and Accessories
• Controlling the Movement of the Load
• Communication
• Practical Exercises
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is
aimed at Banksman / Flagman, Crane
Operators, Deck Crew, Roustabouts,
Drill Floor Crews and others involved in
crane operations.
STRUCTURE / The course begins

and ends with a written test paper with
successful delegates being issued with
an NSL America certificate of training.
COURSE HANDOUTS / The North

American Rigging & Lifting Handbook
or The Safe Cargo Handling: Good &
Bad Practice Handbook.
PPE / Delegates are required to bring

along coveralls, hardhat and safety
boots.


Banksman / Flagman : Refresher 1 Day
OVERVIEW / This course has been designed to update delegates on standards and recommended
practices applicable to crane, lifting operations. The course also covers planning, risk assessment,
including a lifting scenario and written test paper, to assess the delegate’s current level of
competence.
CONTENT /
• Planning a Crane Lifting Operation
• Risk Assessment
• Practical Exercise
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is aimed at delegates who require refresher training after
completing a full Banksman / Flagman course within the last two years.
COURSE HANDOUTS / The North American Rigging & Lifting Handbook or The Safe Cargo
Handling: Good & Bad Practice Handbook.


Combined Rigging & Banksman : 4 Day
OVERVIEW / Combining the courses into one, allowing delegates to complete these two essential
courses in 4-days. The course encompasses the same theoretical and practical content but removes
all elements of duplication, for example legislation, regulations, planning, risk assessment etc.
Delegates, successfully completing the course, receive a certificate of training reflecting the subjects
covered and can also continue on, to complete the NSL competence portfolio.
Lifting Operations Awareness : 1 Day

OVERVIEW / Comprising theory tuition via lecture slides. The course starts with a written test
paper, which allows the course Instructor to assess the delegate’s current level of knowledge and
understanding therefore focusing the course to suit their needs.
CONTENT /
• Categorization of lifts
• Planning a lifting operation
• Safe use of cranes
• Crane alarms and indicators
• Banksman signals and radio communications
• Equipment pre-use inspection
• Safe positioning
• Slinging and handling of tubulars
• Slinging modes
• CCU inspection periods, handling and packing
• Safe use of tag lines
• Angles and tensions
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is aimed at managers and supervisors who are responsible for
ensuring lifting operations are carried out safely.
PPE / Is not required.


Planning Lifting Operations : 1 Day
OVERVIEW / This theory-based course is designed to give delegates an understanding of the
depth and quality of content required in the production and completion of lifting plans. Delegates
will receive a theoretical presentation, which is followed by the class being split into work groups to
complete individual lifting plans and risk assessments. Each group will then present their plan and
risk assessment to the rest of the class for discussion / comment / input, etc. A practical element
may also be introduced reflecting a client’s requirements.
CONTENT /
• Categorization of Lifting Operations

• Self Assessment Cards
• Lift Description
• Weight of the Load
• Planning Considerations
• Step-by-step Procedure
• Rigging Procedure Diagrams
• Route to be Traveled
• Rigging Material Lists
• Theoretical Planning Exercises
• Presentation of Plans and Risk
Assessment
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is

aimed at personnel who are responsible for
producing and authorizing lifting plans.
PPE / Delegates are required to bring along coveralls, hardhat and safety boots if a practical
element has been requested.

Practical Training Courses training course

exclusive to NSL
Module 1 Lifting Equipment Inspectors

Course : 3 or 5 Day
OVERVIEW / Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of proof load testing and the
thorough examination of lifting equipment. The course also covers the preparation of certificates
and a series of practical exercises. The successful completion of this course will provide valuable
evidence towards a competence qualification.
CONTENT / THEORY
Legislation & Standards Equipment

• Wire Rope
• Wire Slings and Fittings
• Man-made Fiber (Synthetic) Slings
• Chain Slings
• Shackles
• Hooks
• Wedge Sockets
• Pad eyes and Eyebolts
• Rigging Screws
• Manual Chain Hoists
• Come-a-longs (Lever Hoists)
• Wire Rope / Grip Hoists
• Beam Clamps
• Beam Trolleys
• Lifting Clamps
• Sheave / Snatch / Crane Blocks
• Hydraulic Jacks
Angles and Tensions

• Angular Loadings
• Common Examples
• Slinging Modes


PRACTICAL / INSPECTION / Delegates are required to inspect approximately 20 items of lifting
equipment and produce inspection reports / defect reports, which record their findings found
during the inspection.
PRACTICAL / OVERLOAD TESTING / Delegates are required to inspect various items of lifting
equipment prior to overload testing. In addition, witness the destruction testing of various items of
lifting equipment.
THEORY / WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPER / Delegates are required to complete an extensive

written examination paper, approximately 120 questions, which is followed by Instructor feedback
relating to the delegates results.
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is aimed at Lifting Equipment Inspectors and company
personnel who are responsible for the certification of portable lifting equipment.
STRUCTURE / The course ends with a comprehensive written test paper with successful
delegates being issued with an NSL America certificate of training.
COURSE HANDOUTS / The

North American Rigging &
Lifting Handbook and course
material.
PPE / Delegates are required

to bring along coveralls,
hardhat and safety boots.
NOTE / The standard course

is 5 days, however a 3 day
condensed version is available
without a portfolio.


Safe Cargo Handling
Good & Bad Practices : 1 Day
OVERVIEW / The aim of this course is to raise the delegate’s awareness of typical problems
encountered during cargo handling operations. It also gives guidance on relevant standards and
best industry practice.
CONTENT /
Theory Content
• Cargo Carrying Units (CCU) Design
• Pre-use Inspection
• Supply Base Checks
• Loading and Securing Contents
• Slinging of Tubulars
• Loads Requiring Special Attention
• Positioning of Loads on Vessels
• Sea Fastening
• Positioning of Loads on Trucks
Practical Content
• Inspection of Cargo
• Handling of Cargo
WHO WILL BENEFIT / This course is aimed at all delegates including managers, supervisors,
yard personnel, deck crews and transportation companies whether by road, air and sea who
are involved with the transportation and handling of cargo to and from offshore and onshore
installations / premises.
COURSE HANDOUT / Safe Cargo Handling - Good & Bad Practice Handbook.


Spelter Socket Termination
Using Two-Part Resin Compound : 2 Day
OVERVIEW / This course has been designed to teach personnel about the regulations, guidance
and technical aspects of fitting sockets to wire rope. The course includes a lecture on the
theoretical aspects followed by a practical demonstration and exercises.
CONTENT /
• Current regulations and manufacturers’ guidance

• Safety requirements
• Technical aspects of socketing with resin
• Practical application
• Testing of the finished product
• Written examination
WHO WILL BENEFIT / Personnel who are required to produce wire rope terminations “in-situ”
e.g. in the workplace where standard wire rope presses are not available.
STRUCTURE / The delegates will individually produce socketed terminations using a 2-part resin.
The finished items being subjected to a proof load test followed by a critical visual examination.
Delegates who produce a satisfactory termination and achieve the required grade in the written
examination will be awarded with an NSL America certificate of training.


Fall Protection End User / Competent
Person : 2 Day
Aimed at / The immediate supervisors of authorized personnel, who are responsible for
implementing, managing and monitoring a fall protection program. This would include, for example,
Drillers and Assistant Drillers, Scaffolding Foremen, Deck Co-ordinators, Crane Operators, etc.
Structure / Course combines an in-depth theory presentation with practical demonstrations

and delegate exercises. Delegates are assessed by means of observation and a written paper.
Theory Content /
• Fall Protection Regulations

• Responsibilities of the Competent Person
• Fall Hazard Recognition, Elimination and Controls
• Fall Protection Equipment
• Pre-use Inspection of Fall protection Equipment, Components and Systems
• Detailed Equipment Inspection
• Certified Anchor points
• Assessment and Selection of Uncertified Anchor Points
• Fall Protection / Fall Avoidance
• Fall Cycle
• Work Restraint
• Work Positioning
• Fall Arrest
• Falling and Impact Forces
• Suspension Trauma
• Understanding of Fall Protection Rescue Procedures
• Management of Equipment
When booking a Working at Height (Fall Protection) & Rescue course, please specify on which Rescue Kit you require training.


Practical Content /

• Detailed and Pre-use Inspection of Fall protection Equipment, Components and Systems
• Assessment of Working Areas
• Eliminating and Controlling Hazards
• Demonstrations and Exercises in Work Restraint, Work Positioning, Fall Arrest and the
Management of Equipment
Fall Protection Training


Fall Protection Rescue From
Crane Booms : 1 Day
Overview / Familiarize delegates with the approach, assessment and techniques of Rescue at
Height from Crane Booms.
Content /
• Legislation
• Fall Protection Programs
• Crane Boom Types and Configurations
• Accessing a Crane Boom
• Rescue Techniques
Who Will Benefit / The course is aimed at Supervisors of Authorized Rescuer and Competent
Rescuer personnel, who are responsible for implementing, managing and monitoring a fall
protection rescue program.
Structure / The course is a combination of theoretical and practical elements, designed to

guide delegates through a systematic approach to accessing, working on or conducting a rescue
from crane booms.
It also looks at various factors that affect the accessing and rescue from a crane boom structure,
whether that be a lattice / cord (open) type boom or a trapezoidal / box (closed) type boom.
On successful completion the delegates will be issued with an NSL / Energy Cranes certificate of
training.
When booking a Working at Height (Fall Protection) & Rescue course, please specify on which Rescue Kit you require training.


Details / The course is delivered in the NSL / Energy Cranes Training Center, Broussard,
Louisiana.
Course Handouts / The International Working At Height Book.
PPE Required / Coveralls, hard-hat and safety boots.
Attendance Pre-Requisites / 2 Day Competent Person / End User Course.
Fall Protection Training


Fall Protection Authorized Person : 1 Day
OVERVIEW / This course has been designed to teach personnel about the regulations, guidance
and technical aspects of fall protection. The course includes a lecture on the theoretical aspects
followed by a practical demonstration and exercises.
CONTENT /
Theory Content (Delivered at awareness level)

• Responsibilities of the Authorized Person
• Fall Hazard Recognition
• Pre-use Inspection of Fall Protection Equipment, Components and Systems
• Fall Protection / Fall Avoidance | Fixed Platforms
• Scaffolding
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
• Suspended Platforms / Cradles
• Man-riding Winches
• Roofs
• Ladders
• Fall Cycle
• Work Restraint
• Fall Arrest
• Falling, Impact Forces and Suspension Trauma
• Overview of Rescue Procedures
Practical Content
• Demonstration and Exercises in Work Restraint, Work Positioning, Fall Arrest and the
• Combination Techniques


WHO WILL BENEFIT / Personnel who are required to work at height, which would include
Drilling Personnel (Roustabouts, Roughnecks etc), Scaffolders, Steel Erectors, Riggers,
Telecommunication Workers and the Emergency Services.
STRUCTURE / Combines a four-hour

theory presentation with four hours of
practical demonstrations and delegate
exercises. Delegates are assessed by
means of observation and a written paper.
COURSE HANDOUT / The North

American Working at Height Handbook
PPE / Delegates are required to bring

along coveralls and safety boots
(delegates will be issued with a specific
working at height helmet).
Note | Delegate numbers are minimum

four to maximum eight per course.


Fall Protection Competent Person : 2 Day
OVERVIEW / This course has been designed for personnel who are responsible for implementing,
managing and monitoring a fall protection program. The course includes a lecture on the
theoretical aspects followed by a practical demonstration and exercises.
Content /
Theory Content
• Responsibilities of the Competent Person
• Fall Hazard Recognition, Elimination and Controls
• Detailed Equipment Inspection
• Fall Protection / Fall Avoidance | Fixed Platforms
• Scaffolding
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
• Suspended Platforms / Cradles
• Man-riding Winches
• Roofs
• Ladders
• Fall Cycle
• Work Restraint
• Fall Arrest
• Falling and Impact Forces
• Suspension Trauma
• Understanding of Fall Protection Rescue Procedures
Practical Content
• Detailed and Pre-use Inspection of Fall Protection Equipment, Components and Systems
• Eliminating and Controlling Hazards
• Demonstrations and Exercises in work Restraint, Work Positioning, Fall Arrest and the
• Combination Techniques


WHO WILL BENEFIT / The immediate supervisors of authorized personnel. This would include,
for example Drillers and Assistant Drillers, Scaffolding Foremen, Deck Coordinators, Crane
Operators, etc.
STRUCTURE / Course combines an in-depth theory presentation with practical demonstrations

and delegate exercises. Delegates are assessed by means of observation and a written paper.
COURSE HANDOUT / The North American Working at Height Handbook
PPE / Delegates are required to bring along coveralls and safety boots (delegates will be issued
with a specific working at height helmet).
Note | Delegate numbers are minimum four to maximum eight per course.


Fall Protection Competent Rescuer : 2 Day
OVERVIEW / This course has been designed for personnel who are responsible for implementing,
managing and monitoring a fall protection program. In addition, emergency response and rescue
personnel. The course includes a lecture on the theoretical aspects followed by a practical
demonstration and exercises.
Content / • Rescue Equipment / Kits

• Vertical Raising and Lowering of a Casualty
Theory Content
• Rescue exercises (included timed
assessment)
• Responsibilities of the Rescuer
• Rescue Plans
• Fall Hazard Recognition, Elimination and
Controls
WHO WILL BENEFIT / Supervisors of
• Types, Selection and Detailed / Pre-use
authorized and competent personnel.
Inspection of Fall Protection Equipment
• Certified and Uncertified Anchor points
STRUCTURE / This course is highly practical
• Fall Protection / Fall Avoidance
in nature and combines an in-depth theory
• Fall Cycle
presentation with practical demonstrations
• Work Restraint, Work Positioning, Fall
and rescue scenarios / exercises. Delegates
Arrest
are assessed by means of observation and a
• Falling, Impact Forces and Suspension
written paper.
Trauma
• Fall Protection Rescue Procedures
COURSE HANDOUT / The North American
• Rescue Equipment / Kits
Working at Height Handbook.
• Management of Fall Protection and Rescue
Equipment
PPE / Delegates are required to bring along
coveralls and safety boots (delegates will
Practical Content
be issued with a specific working at height
• Detailed and Pre-use Inspection of Fall
helmet).
Protection Equipment
Note / Delegate numbers are minimum four
• Assessment and Selection of Uncertified
to maximum eight per course.
Anchor Points
• Demonstration and Exercises in Work
Restraint, Work Positioning, Fall Arrest


Fall Protection Combined Competent
Person / Rescuer : 3 Day
Combining the courses into one, allowing delegates to complete
these two essential courses in 3-days. The course encompasses the
same theoretical and practical content but removes all elements of
duplication.
Upon successful completion, delegates receive a certificate of

training, which reflects the subjects covered.
Course Handout / The North American Working at Height

Handbook.
PPE / Delegates are required to bring along coveralls and safety

boots (delegates will be issued with a specific working at
height helmet).
Note / Delegate numbers are minimum four to maximum

eight per course.


Manual Handling (Back Safety) Awareness :
1 Day
This course is designed to give delegates an awareness of manual handling operations. Providing
the delegate with the knowledge, primarily on how to avoid manual handling, and secondarily, on
how to reduce the risk of injury when manual handling.
Manual Handling (Back Safety) Assessor : 2 Day

This course is designed to give the delegate a theoretical understanding of manual handling
operations. Providing the delegate with the knowledge on how to avoid manual handling, reduce
the risk of injury when manual handling and how to conduct a risk assessment in their workplace,
to ensure the risk of injury to employees is sufficiently reduced.
Manual Handling (Back Safety) Train the Trainer :

3 Day
The first two days of this course comprise the elements from the awareness and assessor courses
followed by a lecture on presentation techniques and procedures. The delegate is then required to
give a presentation, to the course Instructor and fellow delegates, on a subject of their own choice
and on a section from the course material. This will allow and prepare the delegate to deliver in-
house training to company employees.
Abrasive Wheels (Tool Safety) : 1 Day

This course is designed to teach the delegate the correct operation, precautions and hazards
involved when using abrasive wheels. In addition, this theory and practical based course instructs
the delegate on wheel markings, the functions of component parts, the correct procedures for
dressing abrasive wheels and the recommended personal protective equipment.
Abrasive Wheels (Tool Safety) Train the Trainer :

2 Day
Covering the content of the one-day course followed by a lecture on presentation techniques and
procedures. The delegate is then required to give a presentation, to the course Instructor and
fellow delegates, on a subject of their own choice and on a section from the course material. This
will allow and prepare the delegate to deliver in-house training to company employees.


Confined Space & Vessel Entry
Awareness : 2 Day
It is a requirement that all confined space operations are carried out by suitably trained and
experienced personnel. This course is designed to enable the delegate, before entering and
working in a confined space, with the necessary knowledge and best industry practices to carry
this out safely.
Overhead Traveling Crane Operations : 1 Day, or

2 Day Train the Trainer
Designed to teach delegates the necessary theoretical knowledge and demonstrate the practical
safe operation of overhead traveling cranes, including the handling of the load.
Note | It is recommended that the course is delivered and completed at the client’s premises, on
the equipment that the delegate will be required to operate.
The course can be extended to 2 days to cover presentation techniques, which will allow and
prepare the delegate to deliver in-house training to company employees.

Crane Operator
Assessment
NSL has a team of more than 30 Instructors / Skills Assessors, DECK OPERATIONS UNSUPERVISED - STAGE 2
most of whom are qualified and capable of carrying out Crane
Operator assessments in accordance with BS ISO 15513 and BS • Handling containers, tubulars and pipe-work,
7121. loads with an offset C of G
Assessment Procedure • Hand signals and radio communications
The assessment begins with a questionnaire. This enables • Full pre-shift inspection of the crane, knowledge of company
the Assessor to confirm that the Crane Operator’s knowledge procedures, knowledge of the crane, knowledge of basic
is adequate. The Operator is also interviewed to assess their slinging including sling angles and tensions. Also, knowledge
experience on the specific type of crane they operate. The of emergency operating systems and procedures
Assessor then observes the Operator performing various practical
Deck Operations Unsupervised And Supply Vessel
exercises according to the skills level they are being assessed
Lifting Operations - Stage 3
against. Observation is from Deck Level and where possible,
also from the Cab / Operator Level. Feedback is given during • Handling containers, tubulars and pipe-work, loads with an
the assessment, and also at the end during the debrief, when offset C of G
the Operator is informed of the result. The assessment is only
completed when every relevant unit of the standard has been • Hand signals and radio communications
covered.
• Full pre-shift inspection of the crane, knowledge of company
Typical elements covered: procedures, knowledge of the crane, knowledge of basic
slinging including sling angles and tensions, knowledge of
Basic Deck Operations Under Supervision - Stage 1 emergency operating systems and procedures
• Handling containers, tubulars and pipe-work, loads with an • The operator would also be required to demonstrate both
offset C of G theoretical and practical experience of; dynamic loading,
sea states, bulk hose operations, wind-speeds and related
• Hand signals and radio communications
company and crane operating limitations. Also, all operations
• Full pre-shift inspection of the crane, knowledge of company regarding loading and unloading of supply vessels
procedures, knowledge of the crane, knowledge of basic
slinging including sling angles and tensions
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Competence
Competence Programs
Personnel who require to be deemed competent must possess The competence certificate is valid for two years, after which time
and be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of practical skill the delegate should be re-assessed to confirm competence is
and theoretical knowledge to carry out a given task safely. being maintained and / or progress to the next level.
Personnel can achieve competence by completing training NSL currently offer competence programs in the following
and assessment which documents evidence about their subjects and levels:
achievements, skills, knowledge and abilities.
Rigging & Lifting Level 1
Industry offers the following guidance on how to achieve
competence. Aimed at Technicians, Banksman / Slingers and Load Handlers
who are required to perform Routine and Simple lifts but may also
Stage 1 Initial training and assessment participate in Complicated and Complex lifts under supervision.
Stage 2 Supervised training in the workplace
Stage 3 Workplace assessment of competency Rigging & Lifting Level 2
Stage 4 Ongoing performance advancement
Aimed at Riggers and Deck Foremen who are required to perform
Achieving Competence with NSL Routine, Simple, Complicated and Complex lifting operations,
it is also aimed at those responsible for the planning and safe
NSL can offer clients two options for achieving competence in execution of lifting operations.
lifting operations.
Advanced Rigging & Lifting Level 3 | Technical Support
Option 1
Aimed at Deck Foremen, Lifting Supervisors involved in de-
In September 2002 NSL, in association with the UK Government commissioning, subsea and complex lifting operations
award body EMTA Awards Ltd. (EAL), created competence
programs designed specifically for personnel required to carry Competence Portfolio Pre-requisites
out lifting operations (Riggers) and those required to certify and
Personnel new to lifting operations must take a progressive route
inspect lifting equipment (Lifting Equipment Inspectors).
to achieving competence, i.e. starting with Level 1, reflecting their
Both our programs begin with a training course where delegates inexperience in this subject. Level 2 is designed to record and
receive a certificate of training upon successful completion. assess existing knowledge and experience.
Delegates then have the option to proceed with the completion Therefore, beginners or less experienced personnel MUST
of a competence portfolio. The portfolio is used to record their complete Level 1 first and then gain the necessary experience
activities and experience in the workplace, and used as evidence over two years before they attempt Level 2.
of their competence (tasks recorded must be witnessed and when
Experienced personnel wishing to enrol directly onto Level 2
completed should be submitted for assessment and verification
without going through 1 will be required to provide evidence that
by NSL and EAL).
they have at least 3 years experience working full time in rigging
Once satisfactorily completed, EAL issue the delegate with a and lifting operations.
certificate of competence.
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Competence
Competence Programs
Personnel who aspire to further their learning and achieve Level NSL / EAL Competence Certificate
3 must complete Level 2, gain a further two years’ experience in
lifting operations and complete / record a further six complicated / EAL (EMTA Awards Ltd) are a QCA / SQA approved Award Body
complex portfolio logs before entry onto this level. and are the UK’s leading award body for engineering National
Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and their Scottish equivalent
Competence Portfolio (SVQs).
The portfolio contains a list of tasks that have to be completed Option 2

three times by the delegate to provide evidence of competence
in the workplace when operating Lifting Equipment, or otherwise The second option is to use one of our bespoke training and
involved in Rigging & Lifting or Crane Operation activities. competence programs that are specifically designed for personnel
who are required to carrying out lifting operations in the following
The portfolio tasks are divided into four sections, A, B, C & D. The industries:
delegate must complete two out of the four sections, which are
chosen by the delegate, depending on the type of lifting operation • Drilling
they are required to carry out in the workplace. • Marine
• Shore base shipping operations
Tasks are recorded using the NSL lifting plan format, which the
delegate has already become familiar with during the Rigging and • Overseas construction projects
Lifting training course or the Subsea Rigging and Lifting course.
Each program requires an initial consultation period, which
Section A: Is compulsory and includes; following a lifting plan produces the training and competence process map,
(Level 1), planning a lifting operation (Level 2), risk assessment, documentation and tools, for example:
toolbox talks, selection of equipment, pre-use examination of
• Initial training requirements, which can be completed
lifting equipment, slinging the load etc. The delegates can then
either onsite or at a training center
choose either B, C or D depending on their scope of work.
• Performance activity logbooks, which structure and
Section B: Is aimed at the delegate who works mostly with lifting record workplace experience
machines such as chain hoists, lever hoists, beam trolleys and • Competence assessment requirements, carried out
tasks include erecting / installing / using lifting appliances, lifting in internally or by an external Skills Assessor
a confined space, cross hauling a load, etc.
• Refresher / reassessment criteria
Section C: Is aimed at the delegate working mainly with cranes
The training and competence program also lists an employee’s
and performs tasks including the inspection and preparation of
roles and responsibilities as they progress through the program
loads / cargo for lifting, performs lifts using a crane with load
and the acceptable training qualifications and / or competence
unsighted by crane operator, handling tubulars, bundles and
awards required to enter the process at stages 1 and 3.
pipes, etc.
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Lifting Equipment Inspector
Due to the extensive range of lifting equipment, the training and

competence in this program has been separated into six modules
to allow prospective inspectors to qualify in one subject at a time
and gradually build up their knowledge, experience and therefore
competence.
Clients and inspectors may choose any course, in any order, if

only training is required. However, if the competence portfolio
route is required then the first module must be completed before
any other module can be attempted.
The program is divided into the following modules:
Module 1: General Lifting Equipment
Module 2: Winches and Powered Hoists
Module 3: Pedestal and Mobile Cranes
Module 4: Overhead Travelling Cranes, Runway Beams and

Swing Jibs
Module 5: Forklift Trucks and Stackers
Module 6: Containers and CCUs
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Turn left onto Evangeline Thrwy (Hwy 90)
Travel past 5 traffic lights
Exit Hwy 182 (Cade/st. Martinville Exit)
At caution light Hwy 96 turn left
1st entrance after Millstone Road
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Exit Hwy 182 (Cade/st. Martinville exit)
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International Training Centers

Our training facilities provide an exciting and NSL have the following training centers to
realistic working environment enhancing support our overseas offices:
the quality of our ‘Oilfield Standard’ training
courses and allows us to expand our portfolio UK
of training services. Providing training in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Because most of our courses require practical CASPIAN

exercises, we have carefully designed and Providing training in Baku, Azerbaijan and in
constructed specific tasks to reinforce the Tbilisi, Georgia.
safety messages given during the theoretical
In addition to NSL Training centers, we have
section of the each course.
also helped our clients create their own “NSL-
A Guided Tour ... standard” training centres by redesigning their
If you’d like a tour of any of our Practical existing facilities and advising on the set up to
Training Facilities, please call: provide suitable practical exercises. We then
provide instructors to carry out the training
+1 337 839 2102 or +1 337 288 4557 and certify the whole process.
or email: info@nsl-america.com. We’ll be
delighted to show you around and talk to you
about how we can help you to stay safe.
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Training The World
NSL America
Established 2005. The primary objectives of the Houston, Texas
office and the training facility in Broussard, Louisiana are as
follows:
• To firmly establish NSL training in the US Oil & Gas Industry,
particularly Crane Operations, Rigging & Lifting and Working at
Height Rescue
• To actively seek to increase US sales of NSL materials and
services
• To gain a reputation for innovation and quality in training and
publications
• To spread training into other industry sectors and geographical
locations within North America
• To use our Houston office as a stepping stone to the South
Americas and the Caribbean to promote the US, Spanish
& Portuguese translated versions of our safety awareness
documents
• To be represented in, and to influence, the creation of
international standards for the above subjects through
alliances and partnerships
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Training The World

RIGMARINE
NSL UK NSL Caspian - Branch Office

Since 1989 NSL has constantly strived to create consistency Established 2004. From our office in Baku, Azerbaijan, NSL offer
in rigging & lifting and crane related training worldwide by the placement of specialist personnel qualified in the field of crane
continually improving our safety awareness materials, training operations, mechanical handling and lifting equipment, to assist
courses and gaining approvals from nationally recognized lead in the control of all aspects of their clients’ lifting operations. NSL
bodies in every region where oil and gas is being explored and personnel are exclusively based at various locations in Azerbaijan
produced. and Georgia and provide the following services:
All the practical training listed in this directory is presented at our • Maintenance / Certification Requirements, Rigging Loft
new training facility in Dyce, Aberdeen. However, this training can Management
be delivered at clients’ sites on and offshore. • Assessment of suitability of Contractors and Equipment Types
for Particular Projects
All NSL Technical Documents, Training Course and Safety
Awareness Materials are developed in-house by our Graphics • Training, Review and Continued Assessment / Coaching of
/ Multimedia and Technical Departments at our Queens Road, Personnel
Aberdeen head office. The head office also manages and • Provision of Technical Authority / Appointed Person where
supports our training and technical services worldwide. required
Wherever our clients are working internationally, when it comes • Liaison with Crane Providers / Operators
to safety, we intend to be able to look after their interests on a • Compilation of Procedural Documents including Method
global scale. That is our commitment to the Oil and Gas Industry. Statements and Risk Assessment
• Technical back-up where necessary from Head Office in
Aberdeen
• 24 hour call-out facilities
NSL has recently formed an alliance with RigMarine, the leading
training company in the Caspian area, so that the NSL / EAL
Rigger Levels 1 and 2 training and competence programs are
now available to all. RigMarine Instructors have received further
training at NSL in Aberdeen so they can deliver training to the
same high standards. The competence programs are still
administered by NSL to ensure standards are maintained. We
are looking forward to seeing reduced lifting-related incidents and
accidents in the Caspian area as a result of this new initiative.
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Mechanical Handling
Services
Independent Technical Engineering Design &

Reviews & Appraisals Rigging Supervision
This is a service where our engineers make Services
a field visit to review either systems of work,
This is a specialist service dealing with all
performance levels of personnel (including
mechanical handling and installation problems
Crane Operator Assessments to international
incorporating everything from the initial
standards) or standards of maintenance on
offshore survey to the production of the final
plant and equipment with a view to their safety,
implementation work pack.
efficiency and cost effectiveness.
The service includes detailed fabrication
They can also perform feasibility studies for
drawings, structural calculations, procedural
proposed modifications to plant and / or any
drawings, relevant text / instructions and
changes to existing operational procedures.
equipment lists.
This service includes mechanical handling
reviews on oil & gas installations during Note: NSL can offer the services of expert
construction, vessels and drilling rigs prior riggers who are experienced in design /
to them being chartered by the operating fabrication / offshore implementation and
company. are available to go onsite to supervise any
installation or removal of plant and equipment.
NSL also perform Failure Investigations. We
are often called upon as third party / expert
witnesses.
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Mechanical Handling
Services
Provision of Management The Site Competent Person /

Facilities & Services Technical Authority
The placement of specialist personnel qualified in the NSL are now offering multi-disciplined Lifting Specialists /
field of crane operations, mechanical handling and / or Technical Authorities on long or short-term contracts.
lifting equipment to control all aspects of lifting operations
All of our specialists have a minimum of 15 years’
including the following:
experience in the lifting industry, supported by NSL’s
• Maintenance / Certification Requirements Technical Department and must complete rigorous in-
house training programs prior to going on contract.
• Suitability of Contractors and Equipment Types for
Particular Projects This qualifies them to supply the following:
• Review / Assessments of Completed Projects • Training To International Standards
• Technical Library Enquiries • Crane Operator Assessments To International Standards
• Liaison with Certifying Authorities • Produce / Review / Approve Technical Documentation
• Compilation of Procedural Documents • Advise On Current Legislation, Regulations And Best

Industry Standards
• The preparation of operational / procedural documents
to ensure the safe and efficient use of machinery • Liaise With Other Technical Departments
and equipment in compliance with current HSE and
In Addition, They Can Supervise and/or Actually Perform
legislative requirements
• Technical Reviews Of Client And Contractor Operations
• All Categories Of Lifting Operations
• On-Site Coaching And Mentoring
• Implementation Of Certification Systems
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Safe Operating
Procedures
Lifting Equipment Control & Operation Procedures
The “Lifting Equipment Control and Operation Procedures”

Industry Best
(LECOP) is a documented system which includes policy Practice
and procedures designed to give companies complete Knowledge

control over their lifting operations.. The document Standards
contains guidance on all aspects of lifting operations

including, but not limited to; the initial selection of the Regulations
correct equipment through to procurement, storage, rigging
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Safe Operating
Procedures
The procedures and guidance contained within the To make the document more manageable and user-friendly,
document have been compiled with the following objectives it is suggested that it should be split into 3 parts to suit the
in mind: 3 levels it is aimed at, e.g; Part 1 - Management, Part 2 -
Supervision and Part 3 - Workforce.
• The prevention of equipment failure due to poor quality
(Systems of approval of manufacturers/vendors/ The following pages describe the various sections of the
products) document.
• The prevention of equipment failure due to misuse PART 1

(Training of personnel - issue of “safe use” guidance) The Policy Statement - (Management Level)
• The prevention of equipment failure due to inadequate/ This contains the actual policy statement outlining the way
poor maintenance in which lifting operations should be managed in general,
(Standardization of Repair Procedures and PMRs) including controlling methods for the safe operation of lifting
equipment. It also details the responsibilities of personnel
• The prevention of equipment failure due to improved
including 3rd parties / contractors to prevent importing
inspection techniques
problems from outside sources. It serves as a guide to
(Standardization of Inspection Procedures)
the rest of the document by giving a list of activities cross-
• The prevention of rigging system failures referenced with their relevant controlling procedures. In
(Preparation of explicit Procedures, Plans and Risk addition, this part of the document addresses:
Assessments, for Mechanical Handling
• The categorisation of lifting operations
Operations)
• The planning of lifting operations
• Risk assessment
• The competent person
• The competence of personnel in general
• Training levels
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Safe Operating
Procedures
PART 2 To ensure on-going integrity of lifting equipment /

Support Procedures accessories:
(Supervisor Level)
Preventative Maintenance Routines plus Repair Procedures
This part contains procedures to ensure that the equipment which specify minimum requirements for an overhaul
made available to the work force is suitable for purpose and whether the equipment is owned, hired or leased by the
adequately maintained, e.g: Company. This set of procedures can be issued with the
invitation to tender for repair work and/or be used for audit
To aid proper selection:
purposes.
Illustrated technical manual containing manufacturers’
To ensure safe continued service of lifting equipment
specification and other relevant technical information on
/ accessories:
their various products including how they should and
shouldn’t be used so that selection is made on the ability of Written Scheme of Examination plus Inspection Procedures
the equipment to perform the work. describing minimum standards acceptable.
To ensure correct procurement: To ensure quality of 3rd party equipment:
List of approved products (i.e. with good track record), list Minimum acceptance criteria to ensure lifting equipment
of approved manufacturers, information to be given to the and accessories are correctly presented at the work site
supplier, documentation and certification requirements, etc. and are fit for purpose.
To ensure suitable storage of equipment: To ensure quality of rental plant:
Rigging loft specifications covering heating, lighting, issuing Minimum acceptance criteria for contracted forklifts
“T” card systems, quarantine areas, etc. and cranes arriving at a company worksite or offshore
installation.
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Safe Operating
Procedures
PART 3 To assist with pre-use inspection of lifting equipment

Safe Operating Procedures by the user:
(Workforce Level)
Pre-printed inspection check lists according to the
Contains procedures to ensure personnel’s safety in equipment types, encapsulated and made available for
lifting operations including; guidance on risk assessment reference at the rigging loft.
and planning and the safe use of lifting equipment and
To ensure the safe use of lifting equipment and
accessories.
accessories:
To aid planning and risk assessment:
Special instructions in the form of crane and rigging
Pre-printed pocket cards and check lists to act as an aide handbooks, safety posters, wall charts, etc. supplied by
memoire for both risk assessment and planning, to try specialist companies.
and prevent relevant factors being overlooked. The card
To ensure the safety of personnel in the actual work
should also act as a “self-assessment” for the personnel
place:
to allow them to realise their limitations.
Worksite or Installation specific instructions.
To control lifting equipment movements and use on
the installation:
Rigging loft operating procedures including “T” card

issuing system, receipt inspection, quarantine, storage
and maintenance.
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The need for rapid and effective rescue is particularly
important for personnel using protective systems
such as harnesses, where a delay may have drastic
consequences, particularly if the person is injured.
By utilizing NSL’s telescopic rescue kit as part of your rescue

plan, you can recover a casualty easily and quickly, so
reducing the risk of suspension trauma.
Rescue Pack
The Rescue Pack is a compact, self contained rescue

system which allows a casualty to be recovered by a single
rescuer. Once the casualty has been connected, they can be
raised or lowered by one person to a safe place. The wide
casualty attachment hook can be fastened to various points
on the casualty for simplicity and ease of operation.
System features: 11.5ft Rigid Telescopic Pole, Haul Cam

Patented Rope Grab, Karabiner, Pulley, Quadra Rope Device
(various lengths available), “Protects” Anchor Sling, Carrying
Bag.
Rescue Kits can be customized to suit

environmental requirements. NSL also provide
essential training for your chosen Rescue Kit.
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SAFETY HARDWARE
Double Rope Rig Rescue System
Two ropes attached to the lower side of a the Petzl Rigging System Features: Two independent Adjustable Webbing
Plate provide a means by which various rescues can be Anchor Slings (Petzl Connexon Vario C42V) attached via
performed. This system allows a rescuer to be lowered auto locking (Ball Lock) Karabiners to the top edge of a
large distances to a casualty (i.e. on a derrick structure); (Petzl) Rigging Plate.
either to simply release the casualty onto the rescue rope
Rescue Kits can be customized to suit
or to provide urgent first aid prior to a rescue being carried
environmental requirements. NSL also provide
out.
essential training for your chosen Rescue Kit.
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SAFETY HARDWARE
Push / Pull Poles
Push / Pull Poles are designed to help facilitate ‘hands-free’

lifting. They are a modified aluminium telescopic boat hook
with a rubber buffer at the other end. The hook end can be
used at full extension (approximately 2.1m / 7ft) to retrieve
tag lines hanging vertically without a load handler having to
go too close to a suspended load.
The rubber buffer is used to push against suspended loads

to guide them, especially when landing loads in tight or
congested spaces. Once again, this allows the operator to
remain a safe distance from the load until it has landed. The
poles would normally be fully retracted (for rigidity) during
this type of use where their length is 1.2m / 4ft. However,
they can be used half-extended if required but if too much
pressure is applied, they will telescope in.
Hands Free Safety Awareness Posters are now

available.
Selected NSL Handbooks contain info on using

these poles.
Our Rigging & Lifting practical training course

now includes the use of these poles.
Fully extended for pulling (e.g. retrieving tag lines)
Fully retracted for pushing (e.g. guiding loads into tight spaces)
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courses, competence programs, safety materials, safety
This document will allow personnel to assess the suitability
hardware and online training, our website contains some
of their crane to carry out man-riding operations.
very useful safety resources that we’ve made available for
you to download and use completely free. US - API Hand Signals for Crane Ops
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