Overhead Crane Safety

Prerequisites: This course has no formal pre-requisite.

Course Length: 3-4 hours – Course length will vary depending on the number of students.

Course Objective

Provide delegates assigned to work with or around overhead cranes with the necessary skills to safely perform their jobs.

• Provide delegates with recommended practices and overhead crane regulations.

• Delegates should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills during practical examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)

Course Outline

About Overhead Cranes

• Requirements

• Types

• Responsibilities

o Management

o Employees

Common Crane Hazards • Overhead Crane Capacity • Warnings • Clearance from Obstruction • Crane Components o TrolleyStops o Trolley Bumpers Overhead Crane Inspection Requirements • Initial • Daily or Pre-use Inspection • Inspection Checklist Example • Preventative Maintenance • Hoist Control • Inspection Classifications o Frequent o Periodic • Running Rope Inspection • Rope Replacement • Maintenance Overhead Crane Operations • General Operating Requirements • Attaching the Load • Moving the Load • Hoist Safety • Signals/Communications o Review Hand Signals Rigging Equipment Summary • Common Types of Slings. Sling Inspection/Characteristics o Wire Rope o Synthetic Web o Polyester Round o Chain Rigging Technique Summary • 3 Basic Hitches o Vertical Leg o Choker o Vertical Basket • Sling Lifting Capacities (Working Load Limits)

Practical Session:

Practical training shall utilize an overhead crane, various slings, loads & rigging techniques. Practical shall verify the following: • Conduct proper pre-use inspection of crane and rigging gear • Select the appropriate hardware/rigging gear to complete required lifts • Effectively control the crane operations and uses operating indicators • Accelerate and decelerate crane in a smooth safe manner • Verify the load is not swinging prior to landing the load • Respond to standardized hand signals from signal person • Verify slings are properly connected/free before continuing operations • Keep the hook clear of riggers while the slings are disconnected • Ensure overall safety of personnel during crane operations • Properly store hardware/rigging gear following its use

Training Center Provided Material

• Course Materials

• PPE

Delegate Requirements

• Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.

• Overhead Crane with Rigging Gear

Reference Material / Documents: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179

Cost $155.00