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BIS Safety Software

Overhead Crane and Rigging Safety

The Overhead Crane Safety Training course equips workers with vital knowledge to ensure safe operations in any setting where overhead cranes are used. Since crane activities pose potential hazards at every stage, this training covers critical topics such as understanding overhead crane components, conducting detailed pre-operation inspections, applying safe lifting practices, and minimizing accidents through effective communication.

Overhead Crane and Rigging Safety

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Overhead Crane Safety Training course provides essential knowledge for maintaining a safe work environment wherever overhead cranes are used. Crane operations can present risks at any stage, so you’ll learn about the key components of overhead cranes, performing thorough pre-use inspections, safe lifting techniques, and strategies to prevent accidents caused by miscommunication. The course also explores rigging safety, showing how to identify damaged or unsafe rigging equipment, properly secure loads, and understand the operating limits of your machinery.

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

  • Identify various overhead crane types and their intended applications
  • Explain why regular maintenance and pre-operation inspections are critical
  • Understand the role of updated crane and rigging training in workplace safety
  • Conduct pre-work safety checks effectively
  • Spot potential equipment failures and take preventive action
  • Promote a safe working zone during crane operations
  • Use standardized hand signals for clear communication
  • Inspect rigging hardware and recognize worn or unsafe components
  • Safely secure and handle loads using proper rigging practices
COURSE TOPICS

Topics covered in this Overhead Crane Safety course include:

  • Overview of overhead crane types and their uses
  • Detailed breakdown of crane parts and functions
  • Common hazards and consequences of overloading or misuse
  • Preventing incidents through:
    • Pre-operation inspections
    • Ongoing training and certification
    • Machine-specific knowledge
    • Maintaining physical readiness for work
    • Best practices in maintenance, including lockout/tagout procedures
  • Roles and responsibilities of crane owners and operators
  • Fundamental crane and rigging safety principles
  • Worksite safety essentials and clear communication protocols
  • Safe rigging techniques and load handling procedures
ONLINE COURSE DURATION

This training program takes approximately 4 hours to finish.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. Learners may attempt the assessment up to three times if necessary.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion, a downloadable certificate will be issued to validate your Overhead Crane Safety Training achievement.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 240 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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