OVERHEAD CRANE SAFETY

DURATION

 1 day 

INTRODUCTION

This training program aims to provide you with the essential information and best practices for operating overhead cranes safely. Whether you are a crane operator, a supervisor, or an employee working near overhead cranes, this training will equip you with the necessary skills to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and promote a safe working environment.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, participant should be able to: -

• Understand and comply with legal requirements concerning hoist, sling and lift

• Understand individual responsibilities

• Understand the Hazard of Hoist and Lift Operation and initiate effective control measures.

• Implement appropriate technical measures during operation.

METHODOLOGY

Theory & Practical

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Overhead crane operator, supervisor and those perform task using overhead crane 

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Overhead Crane

• Regulation

• Hoist and Lift

a. Safety Design Requirements

b. General Safety Rules

c. Preoperational Test

• Overhead Crane and Hoist

a. Hoist Daily Inspection Checklist

b. Risk Assessment

c. Handling

d. Sequence of Basic Job

e. Visual Checks 

2. Lifting Operation Safety

• Law Requirement

a. Certificate of Fitness (PMA)

b. Training to be Given to Operator

• The Lifting Plan

a. Developing the Lifting Plan (Sketch)

• Lifting Operation

b. Permit to Work 

3. Sling

• Types of Hitch

• Sling Safety

a. Parts of a Sling Chain

b. Sling Tags

c. Special Precautions

d. Safe Usage of Slings / Additional Considerations

CERTIFICATION & VALIDITY

Attendance certificate