Offshore Crane Operator Stage II

Crane operators and assistants able to prove crane’s operation along the last 24 months and had successfully concluded the Offshore Crane Operator - Level I, willing to progress to the next stage of the program; Level II offshore crane operators willing to update their knowledge.

- RG and CPF; Passport (expat); - Occupational Health Certificate (ASO) or certificate of good physical and mental health conditions; - Certificate of Offshore Crane Operator Level 1 or Level 2. In the absence of certification for Offshore Crane Operator Level 1, experience in the operation of offshore cranes must be proven for at least 5 years upon presentation of an Employment Contract or declaration from the contracting company.

Capacitate workers to act independently and with safety in maneuvers with a crane for Level II, dispensing work supervision.

Theory - 24 hours - Main Hazards of the offshore environment; Evaluation of experience. - Applicable Provisions of Regulatory Norms (NR-06, NR-10, NR-11, NR-17, NR-34) and ABNT NBR 4309. - Cranes; Basic functions and nomenclature. - Crane Types: Knuckle Boom, Trellised Crane, Ram Luffing. - Revision of Manual Signals (ANSI B30.5 / ABNT NBR 11.436). - Basic Principles of Mechanics: levers, pulleys, winches. - Preventive Maintenance: basic care and routine inspection. - Load Capacities: radius, angle, boom length and their ratios, safety loads. - Safety Devices: types and functions; correct use and how to avoid mistakes, including presentations of various Automatic Load Indicators (PAT; MIPEG). - Review of sling practices, stability, center of gravity, types of lashings and respective equipment. - Accidents Prevention. - Development Program in accordance with English and American legislation, as well as recommendations from crane manufacturers. - Ergonomics of the workstation. - Routine inspection; Start-up procedures; Use of control devices; Procedures to stop the operation. - Use of Personal Protection Equipment / Collective Protection Equipment. - Transport Basket. Practice - 16 hours - Practical exercises for the development of abilities including the control of the balance and the coordination of simultaneous movements; The perception of height and distance; Practice of basic safety rules. The complexity of the exercises (which comprise explanations, demonstrations and practices with the crane) will gradually increase. Legislation: NR-06, NR-10, NR-11, NR-17 and NR-34.