Overhead Crane Safety Awareness
Course Format: The course format includes; a power point presentation, crane safety videos and a practical component, if needed. Participants must also complete a written evaluation
Course Objectives: Crane Safety Awareness training is designed to provide operators with a general overview of overhead crane safety, pre-operation safety inspections and basic operating techniques and general rigging and slinging procedures. The course also focuses on the safe work practices and procedures necessary to work with this equipment
Course Duration: Five (5) hours
Course Outline:
Module 1: Legislation and Standards
- Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations
- CSA Standard B167-96
Module 2: Overhead Crane
- Crane Terminology
- Crane Types
- Key Components
- Lifting Component’s Capacity
- Overall Lift Capacity
Module 3: Pre-operational Requirements
- Responsibility
- Manufacturer’s Specifications
- Operation Area
- Checks and Inspections
- Operational Controls
- Disconnect Switch/Isolator
Module 4: Operational Requirements
- Hazard Assessment
- Load Route and Destination
- Load Weight
- Centre of Gravity
- Crane Signals
- Procedures (Parking & Shut Down/ Lockout & Tagout)
Module 5: General Rigging Requirements
- Rigging Types
- Load Capacity Ratings (Slings, shackles, clamps, spreader bars and hooks)
- Manufacturer’s Inspection and Rejection Criteria
- Correct Rigging Procedures
- Shock Loading
Module 6: Practical Training if needed
