Overhead Gantry Pendant

Aim

To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to safely operate an overhead crane with pendant or remote control operating system – including Slinger/Banksman.

Elements

Operators will receive Overhead Gantry Crane training on the following elements:-

• Understanding basic lift plane
• Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974
• Operator safety code, Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment  Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR)
• The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations & Code of practice for safe use of cranes, inspection, testing and examination 7121
• Component Parts and Pre-Use checks
• Basic training (including basic slinging)
• Statutory requirements

Knowledge

On completion of the Overhead Gantry Crane training, operators will have an understanding of:-

• Basic lifting plans
• Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974
• Operator safety code, LOLER and PUWER Regulations
• MHSWR, Safety Signs and Signals Regulations and BS7121
• Component Parts and Pre-use checks
• Statutory requirements

Skills

On completion of  the Overhead Gantry Crane training, operators will be able to carry out the following to the required standard:-

• Basic lift plans
• Pre-use checks
• Start, stop procedures
• Traversing forwards and in reverse using all gear ratios and all ranges where applicable
• Operate all controls safely and sympathetically
• Prepare/set-up the crane to carry out normal work
• Carry out normal work tasks safely and efficiently
• Understand basic signalling requirement and load swings