Cranes & Rigging

Introduction

Working in a crane operation and rigging operation is dangerous and has resulted in many thousands of cases of injuries and fatalities. Apart from improper rigging, safety issues can also crop up from cranes hitting overhead obstacles. These are probably the most frequent crane and rigging hazards witnessed.

In any crane operation, the most important task is the rigging of the load. Improper rigging can result in property damage, personnel injury and any other serious hazard. Rigging is very time consuming and poses as the single most dangerous task in any crane operation. The OSHA crane & rigging standard provides training for designated workers who frequently use cranes. Such employees must be trained in to knowing how to inspect, take care of and use cranes and any other hoisting equipment. The standard was introduced to ensure the safety of employees working in crane and rigging operations and to increase awareness while minimizing accidents and other damages.

Course Description

This course has been prepared to ensure that all employers and employees fully understand the potential hazards that exist in using cranes and other lifting equipment.This course is for those workers who want to learn more about cranes, hoists, derricks, elevators and conveyors. The course will ensure that all personnel are properly trained in inspecting and maintaining all overhead lifting devices.

Topics included in the course are: helicopters, cranes and derricks, overhead hoists, base-mounted drum hoists, aerial lifts and conveyors.All the topics covered in the course are included in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.55 Subpart N.

Learning Objectives

Topics Covered

Course Duration

The course has a duration of 1 hour.

Testing

Initial Tests or Quizzes must be passed with a 100% ranking in order for the applicant to proceed to the next lesson.

The final Examination must be passed with a minimum of 70% in order to clear the course. If necessary, the final examination can be taken 3 times.