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Overhead Crane Operator and Rigging

Course number: 808A
Length: 2 Days
Price: $1090.00

This 2-day overhead crane operator training course is highly recommended for new crane operators and a refresher for those currently operating  a crane. This crane course covers all the OSHA/ASME requirements for overhead crane operation including the reasons behind the requirements.

(What I liked most about the seminar was…..) Real world talk, not unrealistic, reading from book. Instructor has experience and knowhow about job.

Cedar Bay Generating Joseph B.

(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Rigging angles.

Schultz Steel Peter G.

We did learn a lot of calculating the technical parts gathering the correct gear and how to properly read the tags on the gear.

Jacinto Port OS

The knowledge of the instructor was great.

Gerdau Ameristeel Steve Hurt

(What I liked most about the seminar was)…Instructors knowledge in regards to subject matter.

Goodyear Willus M.

General Description
This course is designed as a classroom and hands-on training program.  The course covers all OSHA/ASME B30 requirements for overhead crane operation including the reasons behind the requirements.  They begin with fundamentals such as identification of major crane components and focuses on the safe and proper operation of the crane.  Seasoned and novice operators alike will benefit from information concerning crane construction, basic rigging, crane controls, controlling load swing, and pre-operational inspections.

 

Course objectives

• Identify all major crane components
• Explain the function of major components
• Explain and use recommended hand signals
• Explain and apply all recommended safety procedures
• Perform all recommended operating procedures
• Correctly make precision lifts
• Understand crane control operations (AC or DC)
• Hands-on training

Course outline

• Major crane components
• Safety devices
• Recommended operating procedures
• Communications
• Safe operating practices
• Rigging Loads & Safe Rigging Practices
• LoadFlipping
• Hands-on demonstration

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