Description
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
- Operator Factors
- Regulations and Standards
- Types of Overhead Cranes and Components
- Decal Meaning and Location
- Overhead Crane Inspections Types and Frequency
- Wire Rope Inspections
- Maintenance
- Major Overhead Crane Hazards
- Safe Operation of Overhead Cranes
- Set-Up
- Cab Operated Overhead Cranes
- Load Center of Gravity
- Rigging Devices
- Four Basic Rules of Rigging
- Rigging Inspections
- Types of Hitches (Rigging)
- Recommended Sling Angles and Sling Tension Calculation
- Basic Hand Signals
- Written test (30 Questions)
Overhead Crane Hands-on and Evaluation
- Complete JSA
- Complete Pre/Post Use Inspection
- Evaluate trainee while he/she operates an overhead crane on a work-related course
- Review evaluation with trainee
