Crane Safety Training
Fatalities and serious injuries can occur if cranes are not inspected and used properly. Many fatalities can occur when the crane boom, load line or load contacts power lines and shorts electricity to ground. Other incidents happen when workers are struck by the load, are caught inside the swing radius or fail to assemble / disassemble the crane properly.
Cranes are to be operated only by qualified and trained personnel. A designated competent person must inspect the crane and all crane controls before use. Be sure the crane is on a firm/stable surface and level. During assembly/disassembly do not unlock or remove pins unless sections are blocked and secure (stable).
Fully extend outriggers and barricade accessible areas inside the crane’s swing radius.
Watch for overhead electric power lines and maintain at least a 10-foot safe working clearance from the lines. Inspect all rigging prior to use; do not wrap hoist lines around the load. Be sure to use the correct load chart for the crane’s current configuration and setup, the load weight and lift path. Do not exceed the load chart capacity while making lifts. Raise load a few inches, hold, verify capacity/balance, and test brake system before delivering load. Do not move loads over workers. Be sure to follow signals and manufacturer instructions while operating cranes. Source OSHA.GOV
Our 4-hour class is intended to train experienced and non-experienced personnel to identify the various types of rigging equipment and safe rigging practices. The class will provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of rigging and the ability to identify potential safety problems.
Topics covered in the class are proper rigging technique in the use of rigging equipment, sling angle factor, regulations (1910.184 Slings), pick point, center of gravity, proper tool for the proper job, hook inspection, wire rope inspection, shackles, estimating weight, and knots.
There will also be a Hands-On portion to this class.
All training is performed in accordance with Federal OSHA, applicable State-chartered OSHA, and other State Regulations and local Ordinances.
