Reference List

ADVANCED RIGGING CONCEPTS SPECIALTY

The NWSA Advanced Rigging Concepts Specialty examination questions were written by NWSA’s subject matter experts. The following list was among reference materials cited as the basis for the exam questions.

Candidates are strongly advised to become familiar with industry standards, practices, and relevant manufacturers’ instructions in preparing for the NWSA certification examinations.

ARC REFERENCE MATERIALS

Primary References:

  1. ANSI/ASSE A10.48-2023: Criteria for Safety Practices with the Construction, Demolition, Modification and Maintenance of Communication Structures

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  2. ANSI/TIA 222 Revision H: Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures, Antennas and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures

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  3. ANSI/ASME, B30.26 (2015) – Rigging Hardware

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  4. ANSI/TIA-322, Loading Criteria, Analysis, and Design Related to the Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Communication Structures (replaces ANSI/TIA 1019-A)

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  5. NATE Advanced Rigging Principles Instructor
    Manual

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Secondary References:

  1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926

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  2. ANSI/ASME, B30.9 – Slings

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  3. Crosby Group Seminar Booklet

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  4. Cordage Institute International Guideline - CI 2001-2004: Fiber Rope Inspection and Retirement Criteria

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