Overhead Cranes Operator

Overhead Cranes attract little interest until they become inoperable or have a failure. Our Overhead Crane Operator Training program is specifically designed to upgrade the existing knowledge and skill levels of experienced operators, trainees, safety personnel, inspectors, maintenance personnel, managers and supervisors. The information in this two-day program provided in the classroom is reinforced with hands-on application sessions on overhead cranes. All personnel attending this program will gain significant and useful skills and will leave with a stronger understanding and appreciation of the requirements and responsibilities of Overhead Crane Operators.

You will benefit from learning about:

• Applicable OSHA & ANSI/ASME Safety Standards
• Operator Requirements and Responsibilities
• Safe, Effective and Efficient Operating Techniques
• Operational Limitations
• Handling the Load
• Methods and Forms of Communication
• Considerations for Critical Lifts
• Equipment Overload, Shock Loading, Two-Blocking
• Pre-Operation & Post Operation Inspections
• Inspection Procedure and Documentation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Minimizing the Opportunity for Accidents
• Wire Rope Construction and Inspection
• Basic Rigging Principles
• Determining the Load’s Center of Gravity
• Sling Selection and Inspection
• Wire Rope Construction and Inspection
• Hitch Selection and Applications
• Effect of Sling Angles on Rigging and Hardware

Types of Cranes Covered:

• Overhead Bridge Cranes
• Monorail and Underhung Cranes
• Jib Cranes
• Rail Mounted
• Rubber Tire Mounted Gantry Cranes