COURSE OUTLINE

CRANE CAPACITY CHARTS AND RANGE DIAGRAMS: The correct selection and interpretation of the information supplied on crane capacity charts and range diagrams is particularly useful in pre-lift job planning and accident investigation. During this segment participants will review several hydraulic and lattice boom crane load charts and perform classroom exercises to improve their interpretation skills.

RIGGING APPLICATIONS AND INSPECTION: Rigging selection, application, inspection and removal from service criteria are studied during this segment through classroom and hands-on participation.

PROPER CRANE SET-UP: Following classroom discussion of the important points necessary to properly set-up crawler and rubber tired cranes the group will have the opportunity to apply and assess their knowledge through actual hands-on experience.

JOB-SITE SAFETY ANALYSIS: Job-site safety can be greatly affected by developing a comprehensive safety program to improve accident prevention procedures. Participants to this training program learn to recognize potentially hazardous, or improper, situations and conditions that could lead to a craning or rigging accident. Job safety analysis is a basic approach to developing effective accident prevention by identifying the hazard and developing solutions to control or reduce the hazard.

CRANE INSPECTION: Regular and frequent inspections of all hoisting and rigging equipment are the responsibility of management and on-site personnel but frequently not performed correctly. During this session the group will review these areas of inspection and what specific problems or damage they might be looking for.

RECORDS & LOG BOOKS: This session contains a review of the information required in the maintenance of inspection and repair records and crane log books.

HANDS-ON PROFICIENCY TEST: At the conclusion of this training program the participants will have the opportunity to practice their powers of observation by conducting an actual job audit of the training sites' craning and construction equipment and procedures.