Overhead Crane Safety Awareness

This course focuses on operatoinal techniques and rigging safety specific to the Electrical Overhead Crane. The course begins with classroom instruction followed by practical exercises to reinforce the theory and specific skills required to safely and efficiently operate the equipment.

Topics:

• Responsibilities
• Types and components
• Terminology
• Safe operating practices
• Signals and communication
• Slings and sling angles
• Wire rope
• Rigging hardware
• Multiple crane lifts
• Determining centre of gravity
• Unequal sling lengths