Aug 10, 2017 · In short, Bull Rigging is the term used to describe a method or system of rigging commonly used where a crane (mobile/overhead) cannot gain access. Bull Rigging is often referred to as drifting, "tarzaning," or just simply hand rigging.

Manual/bull rigging is a practice common in major petrochemical and nuclear projects which requires a lot of installation of heavy pipework and plant items. These environments are not always conducive to conventional cranes.

Dec 18, 2018 · Moving the load that last bit that the crane cannot manage— that, essentially, is bull rigging. Even so, it lacks a clear definition. “Heavy lifting without a crane. That is how I define it,” says Joel Oliva, director of operations at NCCCO, the body which certifies bull riggers in …

Mar 27, 2025 · (February 19, 2020) - In an effort to create a greater understanding of the skillset necessary for manual/bull rigging, SC&RA introduces its Manual/Bull Rigging Competency Guidebook, available for free download to SC&RA members. The Guidebook was born from member discussions.

Trade and craft workers who must safely and efficiently handle loads in a plant environment are ideal candidates for ITI's Bull Rigging Course. This intermediate to advanced course focuses on planning for and utilizing chain hoists and other similar devices to drift, upright, and turn loads.

Oct 27, 2024 · Bull rigging is the term used to describe a method or system of rigging commonly used to facilitate lateral movement of a heavy load in places where a crane cannot gain access. Bull rigging might also be called drifting or "Tarzaning.”

(Centreville, VA - February 10, 2020) - In an effort to create a greater understanding of the skillset necessary for manual/ bull rigging, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association introduces its Manual/Bull Rigging Competency Guidebook, available for free download to SC&RA members.

Bull Rigging is often referred to as drifting, "tarzaning," or just simply hand rigging. It is often used in concert with other rigging activities such as transferring a load from a structure to a crane hook or vice-versa.

Learn the principles of safely drifting and load turning in a high risk environment. Riggers working in tight confines with low headroom will benefit from ITI's Bull Rigging online course.

This intermediate Bull Rigging course focuses on the principles of safe load turning and drifting while within a high-risk environment. Participants learn to both plan for, and utilize, chain hoists and similar devices to safely and successfully turn, upright, and drift loads.