Crane Operator

All crane operator training is carried out in small groups so that you receive plenty of individual attention, supplemented by course materials. We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive to endure that our materials reflect current safe working practices.

Course content is detailed below:

• Counterbalance – Understanding the requirements for the counterbalance and taking the necessary action to meet these requirements
• The meaning of safe working loads
• Detracting the crane using load handling attachments
• Loading
• Slinging and attaching loads to the crane correctly
• Using the correct lifting gear
• Signaling
• The risks involved in handling loads
• Stability – Understanding the factors which lead to instability and taking the necessary action to ensure the crane is used in as stable a working position as possible
• Maintaining the crane to the manufacturer’s recommended standards
• Use of controls
• Stowing Procedures
• Pre-operational checks