Description
Overview
This training program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills to develop safe inspection and operating techniques of cranes, hoists and rigging. Many of crane accident occurring every year some of these accident are fatal caused by operator error, poor maintenance and unsuitable operating surrounding. This course covers the principles and concepts on reducing the risks of accident and property damage associated with crane operation activities which can result in permanent disability or death as well as high cost of property damage to the company.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Understand the health and safety law and crane physics.
- Understand heavy load lifting and basic inspection of lifting gear and accident cause factors.
- Explain responsibilities of key personnel, use of lifting gear and types of hitches.
- Understand material hoisting safety, crane and lifting gear inspection, maintenance and testing requirements and standard communication methods.
- Understand visual inspection techniques, methods of testing, fault reporting and load center lifting technique.
Target Audience
All people involved with Crane, Rigging and Hoist operations, Crane maintenance personnel & area Supervisors.
Course Outline
Day 1
Rescue Plan:
- Introduction to heavy lifting equipment
- The legislation related to lifting accessories
- Crane operation & Responsibilities
- Cont.-Crane operation & Responsibilities
- Wire Sling Testing & Inspection
- Work place implementation
Day 2
Rescue Action:
- Visual Inspection
- Methods of Testing
- Reporting
- Work place implementation
- Load Centre lifting technique
- Lifting equipment inspection and testing
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