Overhead Crane Novice, Experienced and Refresher Operator Training

Course Duration: 1 - 2 Days. (Delivered on customer premises only - duration dependent on number of delegates) 

Course Detail and Aims

To teach the basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge to operators of Overhead Gantry Cranes.

At the course end successful delegates will be familiar with the basic skill requirements and job safety knowledge required for safe and effective operation of Gantry and Overhead Cranes.

Theory

• Introduction to the course

• Operators Safety Code

• Current Legislation, including:

• Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;

• LOLER, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

• PUWER, Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations 1998

• Pre use inspection of crane/equipment & Maintenance

• Safe Operations of Gantry Cranes

• Introduction to Work Equipment, including Specific hazards & controls

• Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance

• Raising, Transporting & landing a Load

• Basic Slinging & Signals

• Short Video

• Knowledge Examination

• Stability

• Lifting equipment recognition

• Hazards involving angles and de-ratings

• Lifting equipment configurations

Practical

• Controls and Instruments

• Set up for lifting operations, including selection of appropriate site for operation

• Pre-use inspection and take over maintenance

• Basic Operations

• Prepare and secure machine for travel

• Selection and safe use of slings

• Load weight assessment

• Lifting and placing loads at various levels and locations

• Turning loads over safely & correctly

• Practical Examination

As a result of successful completion of the training & tests, delegates will receive full certification.

Maximum Number of Delegates: 4 per Instructor (Customer Premises Only)

All courses can be delivered at your premises throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.