Lifting is inherent to many occupations in the construction industry. They can be performed manually or using lifting equipment. A lifting is an operation concerned with the lifting and lowering of a load.

A load is the item or items being lifted which could include a person or people. Lifting is construction occur during transportation of material from the storage place to the place where it is being processed, and during the processing of materials. A load includes any material or people that are lifted or lowered by lifting equipment.

Rigging is the act of moving, securing or putting down a load, while using the appropriate mechanical shifting equipment. It also involves erecting and dismantling cranes and hoists. To move a load, riggers use equipment like cranes and hoists or other machinery like chain blocks and winch systems.

Rigging is the use of fibre ropes, wire ropes, chains, slings, or other attachments to lift and move objects. Rigging can only be performed by qualified workers or under the direct supervision of qualified workers. Crane operators must be certified. People working around rigging should also be trained on safe rigging practices. Many third-party training providers offer rigging courses.