Overhead Crane Operations/Rigging

Course Details

Section 1: Crane Types & Components

• Description and Components of:

                    -Bridge Cranes

                    -Gantry Cranes

                    -Monorail Cranes

                    -Jib Cranes

Section 2: Terminology/Definitions

• Common terminology used in manufactures operating manuals, standards, and regulations

Section 3: Warning Signs

• Dangers

• Warnings

• Cautions

• Notices

• Lockout/Tagout

Section 4: Inspection Procedures

• Inspection procedures governed by the CSA Standard B167-08 “Overhead Traveling Cranes - Design, Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Safe Operation”

Section 5: Operating Procedures

• Hazard Assessment

• Safe Work Practices

• Operating Techniques

• Internationally Recognized Hand Signals

Section 6: Lifting the Load

• Load Weight Estimation and Calculation

• Center of Gravity

Section 7: Rigging

• Inspection and Application of Slings and Rigging Hardware

• Sling Angles and Tensions

• Types of Hitches

Conclusion:

• Standards Applicable to Overhead Crane Operation