July 2022 Safety Scoop: Crane Safety and Competency
Crane Safety and Competency
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Everyone working around overhead cranes needs to be aware of the unique hazards that a moving load can create. A worker can be crushed between the load and a stationary object, or be struck by a turning, swinging, tipping or falling load. This can cause serious injuries to fingers, hands, legs, feet, head and torso.
Workers must be watchful at all times when cranes are active and keep themselves out of the load path.
Crane operators must be familiar with their crane’s operating characteristics and plan every lift to ensure hazards are controlled and load path is clear. They must also be competent for the types of lifts they are required to make. This requires suitable training in proper rigging and crane operating principles as well as competency evaluation.
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What are some common hazards?
Statistics of incidents
What are the legislative requirements for cranes?
What can I do to protect myself and others?
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Overhead Crane Operator - Standard
This one-day, hands-on course is aimed at workers who have completed the MHSA basic rigging course within the previous 12 months and operate an overhead crane for lifting symmetrical loads. Our overhead crane training will teach you how to safely use overhead cranes to lift, move, and place loads through a combination of classroom and practical instruction.
The classroom instruction consists of presentations and discussions, whereas the hands-on training involves demonstrations followed by practical exercises. All activities are led by an experienced instructor.
Topics include:
Pre-operational inspection
Lift planning
Safe Operating Position
Load travel and control
Load positioning
Below the hook lifting devices
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