Upon completion of the course, the delegate will be able to:
-Inspect slings to be used
-Perform pre-use & monthly crane inspections and documentation
-Understand the safe lifting triangle
-Define the titles Crane Operator and Rigger
-Interpret load charts
-Determine load weights
-Basic rigging
-Use a load angle indicator
Course content
The topics covered during this training are:
-Regulations
-Qualified Crane Operator
-Qualified Inspector
-Who can Operate Cranes?
-Crane Owner Responsibilities
-Friction vs. Hydraulic
-Personnel Transfer
-While Using Crane
-Moving the Load
-Crane Safety
-Crane Hazards
-Common Hazards
-Alibis &Excuses for Accidents
-Hazard Prevention
-Pre-Planning
-Hand Signals
-Maintenance & Inspections
-Record Keeping
-Crane Capacity Charts
-Correct Outrigger Use
-When Traveling the Machine
-Pick & Carry Precautions
-Tilting the Load
Exam
The delegate will be required to attain a minimum score of 70% on a written assessment.
