• Target Group

. Those responsible for lifting operations and management, Crane Operator, Responsible Persons, Competent Persons, Service Engineers, Supervisors, Safety Officers etc

•  Aim

The aim of the course is to provide selected delegates with a thorough grounding of Crane Operation, including employer /employee responsibilities statutory requirements, records and ‘in depth’ safe working practices.

•  Training Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• An understanding of the different types of Cranes.
• A knowledge of general maintenance.
• An understanding of crane operator manual and log book.
• Correct instrument and control use.
• Understanding limit switches.
• An understanding of safe load indicator.
• An understanding of capacity chart.
• Tackle Management and methods of slinging.
• Load estimation and angle of lift.
• Centre of gravity.
• An understanding of signals.
• Appreciation of correct slinging.
• Knowledge of current legislation.
• Aptitude and learning ability.

• Course Content

• Type Of Cranes
• Crane Components.
• Save usage of Cranes.
• Crane Stability.
• Load Chart Usage.
• Lifting plan identification
• Operator Qualifications
• Efficient Operating Techniques
• Boom Assembly and Disassembly
• Critical Lifts
• Crane Assembly and Setup
• Operating Procedures and Precautions
• Operations Limitations of Cranes
• Power Line Hazards and Avoidance
• Wire Rope Reeving
• Proper Reeving Procedures
• Crane Accidents: Causes and Prevention
• Loose lifting Gears Usage
• Wire Rope inspection
• Slings
• Shackles
• Eye bolt
• Hand Signal

• Achievement Measurement

This three-day course is carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment as published by LEEA. Includes written assessments leading to certification on successful completion