Training

The course covers Major Crane Components, Safe Operating Practices, Daily Checklists, Communication, Operator Inspections per OSHA, Documentation Requirements, and Hands-On Demonstrations. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform an actual pre-operation inspection that is required by OSHA.

The working knowledge participants acquire from this course will greatly reduce downtime and possible serious injury to personnel caused by improper crane operation.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO

• Identify and explain the function of all-major crane components and assemblies
• Define the minimum qualifications and requirements of a crane operator
• Perform and document the daily crane inspection procedure required by OSHA
• Understand the four rules of safe and proficient crane operation
• Perform precise spotting of loads and make precision lifts
• Become familiar with the proper techniques to minimize load swing
• Explain and practice all recommended hand signals
• Understand the basic rigging procedures to attach a load to the hook
• Understand the requirements of crane operators per OSHA 1910.179

This course is completed in eight hours of instruction for a maximum of 10 operators.

As an option, actual hand on crane operation one-on-one with the instructor is available. Additional time is required for this service.

Each instructor must pass a curriculum of Train-The-Trainer and demonstrate classroom proficiency under the guidance of a Chief Instructor to become certified.