Overhead Crane Operator Training Outline – Safety Acuity

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Overhead Crane Operator Training Outline

Responsibilities (Crane Operator, Rigger, Signal Person, Supervisor)
Identification of Crane Components
Industry terminology
Bridge, Gantry, Overhead Crane, Overhead Hoist, Trolley, etc.
Identification Capacity
Determination Gross and Net Capacity of Crane
Environmental conditions – Wind, lightning, etc.
Safe use around energized electrical conductors
Safe operating skills
Understanding of how to control swinging of the load
Dynamic loading
Side loading
Knowledge of safety devices – Limit Switches
Wire rope construction
Wire rope reeving
Inspection of crane
Inspection of wire rope
Inspection of hook blocks
Removal from service
Tagline requirements
Hand signals
Voice Commands
Hands on demonstrations
Load weight calculations
Written Quiz
Practical Demonstration