700SP (Self-Paced Refresher) Overhead Crane Operation and Safety
This 3 - 5 hour course allows one person to register for our online Overhead Crane Safety Refresher Course. Please note, that to register for the refresher course, you had to have previously taken the 700 Overhead Crane Operation and Safety course either at a KTI location or onsite at your company's facilities.
Within 72 hours after your payment has been received, you will receive via e-mail with the login credentials.
US Steel Tom M.(What I liked most about the seminar was…) The trip to Winsor to see the parts
being made.
Phelps Dodge Sam A.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The amount of knowledge I gained
and the knowledge of the instructor.
Harsco Rail Jeremy K.Informative, effective training on crane operation. Types of hoists braking
systems, etc. Also very good info on rigging.
Gerdau Ameristeel Bryan S.(What I liked about the seminar was…) How much knowledge I gained from the
course. It was very informative, knowledgeable and to the point. Materials were very good to read.
L3 Comm Heather G.The instructor did a great job of allowing group discussion, but kept it on topic
and relevant. He also had a great real world experience to add to discussions and presentations.
This course is geared toward the crane operator and the supervisory personnel responsible for the daily operation and safe performance of cranes. The course covers major crane components, safe operating practices, daily checklists, communications, operator inspections per OSHA, and documentation requirements.
Course outline
- Bridge Crane Components Identification
- Describe various crane control methods
- Define the common contactor control methods
- Emergency Stop – What it is and when to use it.
- Pre-operational check and inspection
- Define the elements of a Functional Test Inspection
- Pre-Operational Check
- Functional Test Inspection
- Safety Labels
- Inspection Items
- Crane Operation
- Capacity Ratings of various load attachments or below the hook lifting devices
- 5 Cardinal Rules of a Safe and Efficient Operator
- Identify safety guidelines for handling bridge and trolley motion travel
- Describe load swing and how to stop it
- Handling the Load
- Identify Best Practices for handling the load of overhead and gantry cranes
- Rated Capacity
- Operator Responsibilities
- Review of OSHA & ASME standards for Handling the Load
- Standard Overhead Crane Signals
- Identify Standard Crane Hand Signals
- Describe the Responsibilities of the Crane Operator
- Identify how to disconnect a crane in the event of a stop button issue
- Do’s and Don’ts of Crane Operation