Overhead Crane & Basic Rigger - Course Code 1979

Cranemasters two-day course “Overhead Crane & Basic Rigger – Course Code 1979” is not only Accredited by LEEA but also widely recognized by major sites and organizations in industry.  Cranemasters has developed a high level of training for industry that can be backed by a standard or manufacture specifications and is not based on “best practices.” Cranemasters is a LEEA Associate Member, and an Accredited Training Provider.  

The CRANEMASTERS DIFFERENCE in the Oil Sands.

Day 1 Training

8hrs Total (5hrs Theory, 3hrs Practical)

• Regulations and Standards

• Risk Management and Hazard Identification

• Rigger Responsibilities

• Calculating Load Weight

• The Rigging Triangle

• Selection of Rigging Equipment

• Basic Hitches

• Pre-Use Inspections of Below the Hook Rigging equipment

• Overhead Crane – Identification of types of Overhead Cranes and Components, Logbooks, Load Control, Emergency Scenarios, Hand Signals, Pre-Use Inspections,

• Taglines and No Touch Tools

• Sling Protection

Day 2 Training

8hrs Total (4hrs Theory, 4hrs Practical)

• Understanding of Center of Gravity and how to locate it

• Unbalanced Loads – What is it, calculating sling tension on unbalanced loads and how sling tension can be manipulated by sling placement on the load

• Site Policy and Procedure

• Communications

• Cribbing Techniques

• Practical Workstations

• Importance of Competency Assessments

• Load Drifting - how can it affect sling tension, rigging selection, environment, hazards, attachment points, limitations of rigging products, and application of manual hoists

Cost: $695.00 per student                                      Duration: 16 Hours