COURSE OVERVIEW

The course will discuss the causes and results of crane accidents and understand the responsibilities of operator, rigger and supervisor; identify the different types of components and terminology of mobile and overhead cranes; provide knowledge on how mobile and overhead cranes are rated; and how to interpret and use load charts.
Participants of the course will be able to implement safe operating practices and procedures including pre-lift considerations; perform pre-operational inspections; prepare for a critical lift; conduct pick and carryout operations safely; perform multi-crane lifts; apply the procedures for boom assembly/disassembly; determine correct hand signals and responsibility of signal persons; implement the procedures for working cranes around power lines and avoid crane contact with power lines; comply with OSHA and ANSI/ASME safety requirements, especially when hoisting personnel with cranes; practice various rigging skills including wire rope, slings, chain, rigging hardware, lifting devices, calculating sling load, reeving, determining load weight, safe rigging practices and procedures; and prepare lift plan.