ABCS Overhead Crane

The course is approximately 7 hours in duration and includes an instructor led presentation, practical exercises, class discussion, DVD/Video presentation, written knowledge test, and practical exam.

Content Provider

ABCS Safety Training Inc. provides the content for this course.

Assessment

Learners must achieve at least 80% on the theory and practical exams in order to pass the course.

Pre-Requisites

N/A

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the overhead crane safety training program, you will be knowledgeable and/or demonstrate proficiency in:

• Legislation and Standards

• Employer and Employee Responsibilities

• Communication

• Personnel Positioning

• Hazards

• Lift Types and Controls

• Determining/Calculating Load Weight

• Determining the Centre of Gravity

• Safe Working Loads

• Load Ratings

• Sling Configurations

• Effect of Sling Angles on SWL

• Rigging Equipment

• Knots

• Types of Overhead Cranes

• Crane Components

• Load Control