Target Audience
Novice or Experienced Crane Operators. Site Specific and On Site Training Available.
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend Overhead Crane & Rigging Fundamentals and Regulations
- Understand Safe Operating Procedures to Eliminate Potential Hazards
- Identify Crane and Rigging Components and their Functions
- Understand Equipment Specifications, Limitations, Inspection and Care
- Understand Methods for Proper Planning of a Lift
- Understand Sling Angles and How they Affect the Rated Capacity
- General Safe Use of Rigging and Hardware Components
Topics
- General Precautions
- Types of Cranes
- WorkSafeBC Rules & Regulations
- Daily Crane Inspections
- Safety of Workers
- Safe Operations & Lifting
- Hand Signals
- Lift Types
- Spreader Bars and Lifting Devices
- Safe Work Practices and Procedures Specific to your Work Place
- Basic Rigging Hardware & Components
- Rigging Precautions
Required Time
- 8hr Course – Theoy and Practical
- Recertification – Dependent on Class Size 4hrs (approx.)
Skills and Knowledge
- Theory (Require 80% for Pass)
- Student Demonstration (Require 80% for Pass)
Understand the Following
- Rules, Regulations and Standards Governing The Safe Operations of Overhead Cranes
- Different Types of Overhead Cranes
- Crane Components and their Functions
- How to Complete and Document Pre-Shift Inspections
- Proper Lifting, Traveling and Lowering Techniques
- Operational Hazards
- ANSI Certified Hand Signals
- Lift Types; Repetitive and Critical Lift Criteria
- Under Hook Lifting Devices
- Safe Use of Magnets
- Overall Care and Maintenance of Cranes
- Slings and their Capacities
- Different Hitch Types
- Applications of Hardware
- Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
- Load Control – Center of Gravity & Stability
Delivery Method for this Training is Divided Into
- Theory – Manuals, PowerPoint, & Videos
- Practical – Student Demonstration and Assessment
This Course Follows WorkSafeBC Regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (OHSR). Also, Including Canadian Standard Association (CSA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit WorkSafeBC.com