Target group

The training is essential for a crane operator who works with a bridge crane or who needs to use a crane in addition to their primary job.

Objectives

A person who has completed the training will have knowledge of the rights, duties and responsibilities associated with the position of crane operator.

Topics covered

• Construction and Types of Cranes
• Construction, Types and Requirements of Access Roads
• Procedures for Performing Work with a Crane
• Personal Protective Equipment and Its Use
• Lifting Ropes, Chains, Straps and Belts
• Rigging Labels
• Procedures for Rejecting Rigging Equipment
• Common Injuries Associated with Rigging
• Rigging Hooks, Crane Hooks, and Lifting Rings
• Slings, Shackles, Rope Locks and Lifting Eyes
• Pallet Forks
• Multi-leg Chain Slings and Rigging Identification Labels
• Grabs and Lifting Clamps
• Spreaders, Lifting Frames and Lifting Bins
• Securing and Attaching Rigging
• First Aid
• The Effect of Sling Angle on Load Capacity
• Determining the Center of Gravity of a Load
• Pre-work Inspection of the Work Area and Equipment
• Common Accidents During Rigging Work and Their Prevention
• Actions in the Event of an Accident
• Actions in the Event of a Fire
• Operating Instructions
• Instruction
• Responsibility