Total Hours

8 h

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Learning Objectives

• Raise operators’ awareness of the need to minimise the likelihood of causing accidents;
• Identify the hazards and risks associated with using Overhead Cranes;
• Raise operators’ awareness of the importance of always following safety procedures and good safety practice;
• Characterise the types of overhead cranes;
• Give trainees the knowledge needed to operate Overhead Cranes safely.

Course Content

Overhead Cranes (4h00)

• Regulatory framework and applicable legislation;
• OSH terms and definitions;
• Types of Overhead Cranes;
• Components and controls;
• Safety devices / Load limiter;
• Movements;
• Load swing;
• Basics of load slinging (equipment and accessories);
• Sling angle;
• Hook blocks, hooks and shackles;
• Centre of Gravity and Load Balance;
• Load to be lifted;
• Moving loads (starting point, route, end point);
• Accident Risks and Prevention Measures / PPE;
• Site safety / signage;
• Preventive equipment maintenance;
• Pre-use inspection;

Practical Exercises (4h00)

• Pre-use inspection
• Checking the controls / emergency stop button
• Determining which slings and accessories to use for the load
• Long-travel movements without load
• Trolley movements without load
• Inducing and stopping hook-block swing without load (bridge and trolley)
• Route reconnaissance
• Lifting, moving, guiding and setting down the load(s)
• Inducing and stopping load swing (bridge and trolley)
• Placing the crane in its “rest position” and switching off the controls