Overhead Crane Safety Instructor Kit

Overhead Crane training complies with requirements established by The Occupational Safety & Health Act, Subpart N, Section 29 CFR 1910.179, overhead and gantry cranes and  American National Standard Institute (ANSI) / American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Safety Code for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, ANSI B30.2.

Topics Presented in class

1. Operator Factors
2. Regulations and Standards
3. Types of Overhead Cranes and Components
4. Decal Meaning and Location
5. Overhead Crane Inspections Types and Frequency
6. Wire Rope Inspections
7. Maintenance
8. Major Overhead Crane Hazards
9. Safe Operation of Overhead Cranes
10. Set-Up
11. Cab Operated Overhead Cranes
12. Load Center of Gravity
13. Rigging Devices
14. Four Basic Rules of Rigging
15. Rigging Inspections
16. Types of Hitches (Rigging)
17. Recommended Sling Angles and Sling Tension Calculation
18. Basic Hand Signals
19. Written test (30 Questions)

Overhead Crane Hands-on and Evaluation

1. Complete JSA
2. Complete Pre/Post Use Inspection
3. Evaluate trainee while he/she operates an overhead crane on a work-related course
4. Review evaluation with trainee