Overhead Crane Operator and Rigging - Course 808A
Regional Seminar | This program is completed
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 Outline
• Major crane components
• Safety devices
• Recommended operating procedures
• Communications
• Safe operating practices
• Rigging Loads & Safe Rigging Practices
• LoadFlipping
• Hands-on demonstration
- 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