BOOM TRUCK Operator, Hands-On

5 Days $1,195

2 Days Hands-On
3 Days Classroom
Free Operator Qualification Certificate!

Avoid accidents – Learn how to operate boom trucks the right way. An excellent program for beginners and experienced operators. Classroom and hands-on instruction specifically designed to
qualify personnel in the safe operation of boom trucks. Qualification certificate ensures that participants meet or exceed requirements of OSHA and ASME.

YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Boom Truck Operator workbook
• Pre-operational inspection forms
• Rigger's capacity card
• Hand signal card
• Safety decals
• Certificate of training
• Operator qualification card, if applicable

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

• Pass a physical examination. A CDL physical is acceptable.
  
• Complete a Crane Institute of America Boom Truck Operator training program.
• Pass a written examination.
• Pass a practical examination if possessing less than 1 year
  operating experience.

A trainee qualification certificate is available for personnel
who do not meet operator experience requirements.

HANDS-ON

• Pre-operational inspection
• Proper boom truck setup
  
• How to install & reeve load blocks & headache balls
  
• Principles of boom truck operation
  
• How to control load swing
  
• Safety devices & operational aids
  
• How to stow & erect extensions & jibs
  
• Start-up and shutdown

YOU WILL LEARN

• Causes & results of crane accidents.
• Types, components & terminology.
• How boom trucks are rated.
  
• How to interpret and use load charts.
• Pre-lift considerations.
  
• Safe operating practices and procedures.
  
• Operator, rigger & supervisory responsibilities.
  
• How to perform pre-operational inspections.
• How to prepare for a critical lift.
• Correct hand signals & responsibility of signal persons.
  
• Procedures for safely working boom trucks around power lines.
  
• How to comply with OSHA and ANSI/ASME safety requirements.
  
• OSHA's requirements when hoisting personnel with cranes.
  
• Using load weight & load moment indicators.
  
• Rigging: wire rope, slings, chain, rigging hardware, lifting devices, calculatingsling loading, reeving, determining load weight, safe rigging practices and procedures and how to prepare a lift plan.

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