Saudi Aramco GI 7.025 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR AND RIGGER TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

This General Instruction (GI) document, Saudi Aramco GI 7.025, outlines the mandatory testing and certification requirements for heavy equipment operators and riggers working within Saudi Aramco and its contractors. It details the procedures for certifying personnel involved in operating cranes, heavy machinery, industrial vehicles, and those responsible for rigging and slinging loads.

The document specifies approved certification bodies, including Saudi Aramco, recognized local training providers, and international institutions, alongside medical examination requirements and the validity periods for various certifications. It also defines different rigger and slinger certification levels and their respective scopes of work, particularly concerning critical lifts and load handling capacities.

This comprehensive guide ensures that all personnel operating or facilitating operations with heavy equipment and lifting gear meet stringent safety and competency standards, thereby enhancing overall safety performance on Saudi Aramco sites. Ideal for HSE managers, safety officers, training coordinators, and heavy equipment operators working within the oil & gas sector.