Overhead Crane Operator & Inspector

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Price: 4 Days – $995

Operator Certification – $95
Inspector Certification – $295

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.

Cranes and Rigging 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 & 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 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.

Certificate 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 Operator & Inspector training program.
• Pass a written examination.
• Have a minimum of 1 year operating experience as the designated operator of overhead and/or gantry cranes.

Inspector Certification Requirements

• Complete a Crane Institute of America Overhead Crane Operator & 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.

You Will Receive

• Overhead Crane Operator & Inspector workbooks
• Rigging handbook
• OSHA & 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

Locations & Dates

• Orlando/Sanford – May 8-11, 2012
• Milwaukee – May 15-18, 2012
• Newark – May 22-25, 2012
• Orlando/Sanford – June 5-8, 2012
• Detroit – June 12-15, 2012
• Charleston – June 26-29, 2012
• Chicago – August 7-10, 2012
• Orlando/Sanford – August 14-17, 2012
• Pittsburgh – September 11-14, 2012
• Houston – September 18-21, 2012
• Columbus – October 16-19, 2012
• Newark – November 6-9, 2012
• Minneapolis – December 11-14, 2012
• Orlando/Sanford – December 18-21, 2012

For later scheduled dates, call our office at (800) 832-2726.