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.
Freeport McMoRanMining William B.Ease of instruction, was presented in very good learning atmosphere.
General Motors Tim Petty(What I liked most about the seminar was…..) Practical experiences that the instructor had to offer.
Nucor Steel Doug B.The presentation was very good, content, and layout. One of the best I've taken.
Phelps Dodge Sam A.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) The amount of knowledge I gained
and the knowledge of the instructor.
North AmericanStainless Del H.(What I liked most about the seminar was...) Learning more about the brakes on cranes.
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