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Blocking and Cribbing
The online Blocking & Cribbing for Heavy Equipment course is aimed at providing comprehensive knowledge on how to securely block and crib a machine prior to initiating any maintenance activities.
There is an extensive use of lifting tools such as hydraulic jacks, cranes and truck hoists in various work settings. As these tools are frequently used and generally reliable, it can be easy to overlook the fact that any lifting tool carries a risk of failure. If a person is under a load when a failure occurs, the result can be serious injury or even death. Hence, it is imperative that raised equipment is adequately blocked or cribbed. The Blocking and Cribbing course is tailored to impart fundamental principles of blocking and cribbing safety and showcase how these principles are put into practice. This course is specifically designed for individuals who work with heavy equipment or those who carry out blocking and cribbing tasks.
The online Blocking and Cribbing course encompasses the following subjects:
- Materials and Equipment
- Why Block and Crib?
- General Precautions
By the completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the critical need for blocking and cribbing
- Choose safe materials and equipment for blocking and cribbing
- Recognize the general principles of blocking and cribbing safety
- Enumerate the steps for common blocking and cribbing procedures
The course duration is approximately 20 minutes
Testing is conducted throughout this online course to reinforce the knowledge acquired. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants can attempt the course three times to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual which will serve as a useful reference for future use and knowledge retention.
On successful completion of this online Blocking and Cribbing course, a certificate of completion is available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 20 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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