Overhead Crane Operator and Supervisor Safety Training

This 1-day interactive course is for workers who operate overhead cranes and for supervisors who oversee crane operation. This course has been created to follow the Alberta OHS “Guidelines for Safety Training of Overhead Crane Operators and Supervisors”. This course will teach participants how to safely use overhead cranes through a combination of classroom and practical instruction.

The classroom instruction consists of presentations and discussions, whereas the hands-on training involves demonstrations followed by practical exercises. All activities are led by an experienced instructor.

Topics include:

• Legislated requirements

• Overhead cranes, jib cranes, portable gantry cranes, monorail, and workstation cranes

• Pre-operational requirements and post operational requirements

• lift planning and hazard assessment

• Operational requirements - safe operating position, controlling load swing

• Turning a load over and tandem lifts

After completing our crane operator course participants will understand:

• The principles and practices for using an overhead crane to lift a symmetrical and non-symmetrical load.

• Why it’s important to apply the safe work practices and procedures in your workplace while operating overhead cranes or supervising.

• When to seek direct supervision from a competent crane operator.