Crane-Overhead Course : Safety Management Systems, LLC

Crane-Overhead

Overview: The Overhead Crane course is designed to upgrade material-handling practices within your company by teaching the basics of safe crane and sling operation to increase productivity and efficiency, while reducing the risk of product damage, property damage, and accidents. This will assist you in meeting OSHA requirements described in 29 CFR 1910.179 for Overhead & Gantry Cranes.

There are two parts to this overhead crane safety program: (1) a 2hr classroom session and (2) an operator evaluation where your employees can demonstrate their ability to operate the company equipment safely and efficiently.

Course Length: 4hrs | Course Required By: ASME B30.2, B30.17, and B30.5; 29 CFR 1910.179

Course Objectives: Upon completion of Crane-Overhead training, the student will be familiar with:

Review material handling regulations to comply with OSHA
Complete Pre-Shift checks and inspections
Analyzing the lift
Use of sling charts for load limits and capacity
Maintaining a safe distance
Lifting, moving, placing loads
Standard safe practices
Controls and basic operation
Use of chains, slings, spreader bars, grabbers, and other attachments
All other OSHA-required topics

Prerequisite: Basic Rigging

Written Exam: Written and hands-on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Practical Exam:

Each Operator will be evaluated on the safe use of cranes/slings, using equipment they normally operate
Evaluations are done one employee at a time, allowing others to return to normal work duties while waiting their turn

Retraining: Student is responsible for retraining when Basic Rigging Certification expires.

To register, click the "Register Now!" button on the left. Questions? Contact us at training@acadian.com.

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