Overhead Crane Training

Course Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Develop a clear understanding of Overhead Crane Operation.

Understand the duties and responsibilities of overhead crane operator.

Know what are the types of overhead cranes.

Understand what are the components of overhead cranes.

Know the Safe and proper lifting techniques and procedures.

Know what are the crane hand signals.

Understand Hazards with relation to overhead crane operation

Course Description:

This training aims to cover general awareness on the different components of overhead crane and how to use it safely. This course focuses on the different safe lifting techniques and procedures.

Who Should Attend:

This program is excellent to employees who are operating and inspecting cranes. This is also recommended for employees who took part in lifting activities such as signal man and lifting supervisors.

Course Outcome:  

By the end of this session delegates will have the core skills needed to operate overhead cranes safely and can be able to identify hazards for lifting activities.

Course Outline

This course includes theory and practice of all the subjects dealt with Overhead Crane Operations.

Day 1

Components and Anatomy

• Supporting Structure

• Wire Rope

• Hoist Machinery

• Hook Block

• Hook Inspection

• Chain Hoist

• Emergency Shut Off

• Suspended Controls

• Electrical System

• Warning Labels

• Safe Crane Operator’s Checklist

• Owner’s Manual Review

• Pre-Shift Inspection

• Barricading the Area

• Verbal Warning

• Hoisting

• Bumpers

Day 2 Continuation:

• Transporting Loads

• Taglines

• Testing the Brakes

• Controlling the Load

• Entering and Exiting the Crane

Rigging Considerations

• Typical Rigging Hardware

• Rigging Hardware Inspection

• Load’s Center of Gravity

• Sling Angles

• Basic Hitches

• Hand Signals