OVERHEAD CRANE/SLING OPERATOR TRAINING

Objectives:

To teach the basics of safe crane/sling operation so as to increase productivity and efficiency while reducing the risk of product damage, property damage, and accidents.

 

 

 

This will:

assist employers to meet the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirement to ensure the operators of lifting devices are competent persons

upgrade the material handling practices within the company

 

 

 

 

CONCEPTS OF SAFE USE OF CRANES/SLINGS

Material Handling regulations under the OSHA 49 through 64. Pre-Shift checks and inspection Analyze the lift Load limits and capacity Maintaining a safe distance Lifting, moving, placing loads Standard safe practices Controls and basic operation Use of chains, slings, spreader bars, grabbers, and other attachments

How Long Does It Take? Half a day maximum of twenty-five (25) participants per session. All training is delivered on site and scheduled to your convenience (off shifts, weekends, whenever and wherever).

 

 

 

OBSERVATION OF SAFE USE OF CRANES/SLINGS

Each Operator will be evaluated on the safe use of cranes/slings. Using equipment they will be using in their regular use of the crane/slings. A written evaluation of this observation is completed, reviewed with participants, and given to the company for their records.

How Long Does It Take? Forty minutes per Operator. All training is delivered on site and scheduled to your convenience (off shifts, weekends, whenever and wherever).