To ensure rigs are safe, a qualified user or laborer must carefully check the rig through visual inspection.
To keep rigging safe, workers must plan routes to ensure that no worker or anyone else is endangered while doing so.
Workers who are working under rigs must be trained in the task they are performing, from latching and hooking to securing equipment.
Because multiple rig lifting can be especially dangerous, care must be taken in developing and enforcing safety procedures. All employees should be trained and weight capacities must be observed.
One topic that must be addressed with rigging is the use of safety equipment. Safety latches or hooks should not be left undone, and proper protection such as helmets and safety goggles should be used.