OVERHEAD CRANE Safety & Inspector Certification

4 Days $795

Operator Certification $195
Inspector Certification $295

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For operators, inspectors and other personnel who require a thorough knowledge of overhead and gantry cranes, monorail systems and hoists. This program enables companies to perform their own in-house crane inspections, which include the OSHA required Monthly and Periodic Inspections. Training and certification also ensure that operators and inspectors meet the OSHA and ASME competency and qualification requirements.

YOU WILL RECEIVEoverhead cranes

  • Overhead Crane Safety & Inspector workbook
  • Rigging safety handbook
  • OSHA & ANSI/ASME standards
  • Annual/periodic & monthly inspection checklists
  • Sheave gauge
  • Rigger's capacity card
  • Inspection certificate decal
  • Hand signal card
  • Safety decals
  • Certificate of training
  • Certification card, if applicable

Pittsburgh, PA

Jan. 15-18, 2008

Orlando, FL

Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2008

Anchorage, AK

Feb. 12-15, 2008

Buffalo, NY

Feb. 19-22, 2008

Denver, CO

March 4-7, 2008

Orlando, FL

March 18-21, 2008

Milwaukee, WI

April 8-11, 2008

Houston, TX

May 6-9, 2008

Orlando, FL

May 20-23, 2008

Guam

June 11-13, 2008

Detroit, MI

June 10-13, 2008

Charleston, WV

June 17-20, 2008

Chicago, IL

Aug. 12-15, 2008

Louisville, KY

Aug. 19-22, 2008

Orlando, FL

Aug. 26-29, 2008

Pittsburgh, PA

Sept. 16-19, 2008

Columbus, OH

Oct. 21-24, 2008

Newark, NJ

Nov. 4-7, 2008

Dallas, TX

Nov. 11-14, 2008

Orlando, FL

Nov. 18-21, 2008

Seattle, WA

Nov. 18-21, 2008

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CRANES COVERED

  • CAB OPERATED
  • PENDANT OPERATED
  • REMOTE CONTROL OPERATED

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Causes & results of overhead crane accidents.
  • Types, components and terminology of overhead cranes.
  • Pre-lift considerations.
  • Safe operating practices and procedures.
  • How to give correct hand signals and responsibilities of signal persons.
  • How to control load swing.
  • Operator, rigger and supervisor responsibilities.
  • Rigging: wire rope, slings, chain, rigging hardware, lifting devices, calculating sling loading, determining load weight, safe rigging practices and procedures and how to prepare a lift plan.
  • How to perform daily, monthly and periodic inspections.
  • The role of inspectors in reducing overhead crane accidents and liability exposure.
  • How to recognize immediate and potential hazards.
  • How to interpret & apply OSHA & ANSI/ASME overhead crane safety standards.
  • Inspection procedures, techniques & checklists.
  • Record-keeping requirements and the correct way to write inspection reports.
  • Selecting the right inspection tools for the job.
  • How to perform overhead crane load tests following ANSI/ASME procedures.
  • How to select correct rigging when performing a load test.
  • How to inspect bridges, end trucks, trolleys, runways, rails, footwalks, gears, drums, sheaves, blocks, hooks, operating mechanisms, control systems, braking systems, hydraulic & pneumatic components, electrical equipment, safety devices & operational aids, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

OPERATOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • A doctor’s statement for a recent physical examination. (Applicable to cab operated cranes only.)
  • Complete a Crane Institute of America Overhead Crane Safety & Inspector training program.
  • Pass a written examination.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years operating experience.


INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete a Crane Institute of America Overhead Crane
    Safety & Inspector training program.
  • Pass a written examination.
  • Have 3 years experience working in a capacity of operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, safety or supervision with overhead cranes.

A trainee certification is available for personnel who do not meet operator/inspector experience requirements.

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