OVERHEAD CRANE
We offer a fully LOLER and PUWER compliant Overhead Crane Operator Training Courses on site at a convenient time to suit you.
Our courses are designed to enable candidates to actively learn to operate Overhead Cranes and sling loads safely and efficiently.
Candidates learn the following upon completing courses from our Overhead Crane Operator Course.
Course contents
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Safe Systems of Work- this enables the candidate to learn a set system of operation in order to stay safe at all times.
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Risk Assessment- Learn to assess the risks when Operating Overhead Cranes and slinging loads.
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Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)- Candidates work through and understand the requirements and rights of this act in the workplace.
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Lifting Regulations- Regulations are always changing over time, ensure your employees are up to date by enrolling them in this vital safety course. The “Do’s and Don’ts” of the Lifting Industry.
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Crane Safety- This is the most important part of the course but is reflected in every stage to ensure that each candidate has the ability to operate an Overhead Crane and sling loads in the safest manor possible.
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Crane Operation- Candidates are taught how to operate cranes and shown all of the emergency stop procedures.
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Lifting Equipment/Tackle- Operators in training learn how to lift loads using under the hook equipment.
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Site Conditions- If conditions are poor operating cranes can be a hazard, especially outdoors, your employees will learn how to make the decision if operation is safe or not.
- Inspection- Learn how to visually inspect all equipment before operation and report any defects to the supervisor.
- Walking routes/route selection and preparing Landing area
Course Duration
Novice course( 1-2 days) maximum of 4 trainees
Experience course(1 day) maximum of 4 trainees
Refreshers course(1 day) maximum of 4 trainees
Onsite Training only, Employers are to ensure training facilities are available. Classroom for theory and Training area with enough space and safe to carry out training