Aim of the course:

This course is designed to instruct experience in the recognised, correct and safe practical applications of the overhead crane, including safety knowledge of its capabilities and limitations.

Objectives:

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

• Show and understand their legal duties
• Understand the limitations of this type of equipment
• Understand correct raising, positioning and lowering procedures
• Identify equipment faults

Who should attend:

Any person who needs to use an overhead crane.

Programme content:

• Acts and regulations as applicable
• Operator responsibilities
• Accidents, causes and prevention
• Radii, safe working loads, momentum
• Crane/slinger signals
• Safety inspection, care and maintenance of equipment
• Weight estimation, centres of gravity
• Overload warning devices/correct positioning
• Practical applications of the course content
• Correct techniques relative to the working environment

Duration:

Novice level: 2 days
Experienced level: 1 day
9.30am - 4.30pm

Qualification:

Certificates will be issued to delegates who demonstrate the correct levels of understanding and practical skills.

Note: This course is a mixture of theoretical and practical work and an appropriate room, area and operating equipment will be required.

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