Safe Use of Overhead Cranes

This course ensures an understanding of the principals of operating pendant or remote controlled overhead cranes, learning the need to select the correct lifting gear & safe methods of slinging loads, and learn basic daily checks of equipment & report defects.

Location:

• LGS Training Centre or Customer’s Premises

Duration:

• 1 to 2 Days Exp, 3 to 5 Days Novice

Max No. Delegates:

• 6/8

Pre-Requisites:

• Operators should be over 18 years of age, Physically Fit with Good Eyesight & Hearing

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principals of operating pendant or remote controlled overhead cranes

• Learn the need to select the correct lifting gear & Safe Methods of Slinging Loads

• Learn basic daily checks of equipment & Report Defects

• Communicate effectively using – Hand and Radio

Course Outline:

• Health & Safety 19, LOLER, PUWER, Safe Operation & use of Overhead Cranes and Lifting Equipment

• Correct operations of Pendant & Remote controls Including Cab Controls

• Estimation of weights of the Loads

• Selection of Lifting Gear and Inspection Prior to Use

• Safe Working Loads and Sling Angles

• Basic checks of Crane & Lifting Equipment Prior to use

• Safe Slinging methods and Angle Loading

• Safe transfer & movement of loads and Hazard Observations, Safe System of Work

• Signals – Hand & Radio Correct Communication

Teaching Methods:

• The course consists of prepared Training lectures, video/dvd’s presentations and practical demonstrations. RSS EOTC Training Information Books, Site Safety Books, SWL Cards Information is based on LEEA Code of Practice, HSE Guidance PM55: H&S Regulation

 Assessment:

• Multi Choice Question Paper Theory, Practical Exercises & Practical Site Assessment