Overhead Crane Operator and Rigging
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.
North AmericanStainless Justin L.The class applied to all overhead cranes in general. It provided some useful information & knowledge that I can put to use.
Timet Scott B.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) Rigging and crane safety portions.
Course was very well structured and informative.
3M Ken S.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Info was very good.
US Steel Jermaine J.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The tours.
Bowling GreenMetalforming Wayne S.Learned a lot about the equipment we use on a daily basis.
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