Overhead Crane Operator (Workbooks and Tests are available in Spanish)
This one day program consists of classroom instruction, audio, visual aids and real world applications. Hands on training is included. Students receive all course study material, reference manuals, and a certificate or wallet card.
Course Outline:
Causes of overhead crane accidents and prevention
Introduction to OSHA / ANSI
Crane design
Capacity limitations
Crane and hoist safety
Hand signals
Pre-use inspection
Types and inspection of wire rope
Recordkeeping and documentation
Hazard awareness
This three day program consists of classroom instruction, audio, visual aids, hands on inspections techniques and practical real world applications. Students receive all course study material, reference manuals, vernier calipers with readable accuracy of .001-inch and .02mm, a certificate and wallet card.
Course outline:
Crane failure - Cause and prevention
Frequent and periodic inspections
Inspection of safety devices
Unique study of design basics, metalurgy and analysis
Evaluating deficiencies - major and minor
Hazard awareness
Brake types and inspections
Types and inspection of wire rope or chain
Recordkeeping and documentation
OSHA / ANSI / ASME and manufacturer compliance