Overhead Crane Operator Workshop

Any personnel involved with overhead cranes will benefit from this class. This eight hour employer paid course is a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction that ensures maximum learning. Students will acquire a working knowledge of: OSHA, CMAA, ANSI/ASME B30 and ANSI/ASME P30 regulations, pre-operational inspection requirements, operator responsibilities, hoist and crane components and their functions, identifying unsafe situations, basic rigging, hand signals.

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Program Overview

Through the combination of classroom and hands on education, this one day employer paid course will give your operators the solid foundation to operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently. Typically, individuals will learn overhead crane training through fellow employees without any documentation of when the training happened yet alone the information discussed in the training. Per OSHA’s training requirements, overhead crane training should be obtained from qualified trainers. This course meets the OSHA training requirement of 1926.1427 and ASME B30.2.

We use interactive conversations and PowerPoint presentations along with handouts to deliver the material to the operators. We focus on three main training segments: classroom theory, written exams and along with a practical skills assessment with your overhead crane.

We also have the ability to tailor the training program to fit your particular operations using different overhead crane types along with different attachments.

Key Training Elements:

Pre-operation activities
Crane operator work requirements
Load handling
Crane shutdown and security
Technical knowledge

Course Topics Include but Not Limited To:

Know where to locate and verify access to main runway disconnect
Lockout/tag-out condition
Initial inspection of both visual and audible hazards
Proper control labeling and conditioning
Pendent control strain relief requirements
Warning and capacity labeling requirements
Know where to check for oil leaks
Wire rope or chain condition and proper spooling
Fire extinguisher requirements
Emergency stop function
Knowledge of applicable bumper/stop requirements
ASME B30.2 control layout
All limit devices and control functions
Brake testing procedures
All warning devices
Load block, hook and latch requirements
Determine how much the load weighs
The proper use of below the hook lifting devices
Proper rigging selection and applications
How to move crane into correct lifting position to assure true vertical lift of load
Understand what side pulling or swinging of load during start, stop and travel does to the load/crane
Identify signal person
Know ASME B30.2 hand signals
Communicate lift activity to other workers
Verify communication devices (i.e. radios) are functioning correctly
Perform hoist brake check with load
Verify crane and load path is clear of personnel and obstructions
Proper timing to activate warning alarm system
Learn how to operate hoist, bridge and trolley safely
Verify floor capacity, know how to safely set load down and remove rigging
Safe shutdown procedures
Report deficiencies or problems to supervision
Good understanding of ASME B30.2-Overhead and Gantry Crane (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)
1. ASME B30.20-Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
2. OSHA 1910.179-Overhead and Gantry Cranes
3. OSHA 1910.184-Slings
4. Other applicable rules, standards and regulations
5. crane manufacturer’s operating instructions
6. functions and limitations of crane components and attachments