COURSE: CRANE AND DERRICK SAFETY
COURSE CODE: CDS 201
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today’s manufacturing and construction industries. Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse “lifting” devices, and for workers in proximity to them. This course is a starting point for finding information about these devices and their operation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Identify and explain key elements of relevant legislation.
Understand the responsibilities of the crane operator
Understand the safety implications attached to that role.
Use the main crane controls and safety devices,
Understand working limitations of cranes.
Understand and control hazards during crane operation.
Understands crane maintenance and inspection needs.
Operate a crane and do a basic lifting plan.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction
Cranes Types
Specialized Equipment
Excluded Equipment
Employer and Employee Responsibilities
Responsibility of the Company Operating the Crane
Crane Owners Operating Leased Cranes
Crane Owners Delivering Materials to a Construction Site
Crane Operator Responsibilities
Ground Conditions and Assembly/Disassembly
Responsibilities of the Controlling Entity
Assembly and Disassembly
The A/D Director
The Crew
The Rigger
Working Under the Boom, Jib or Other Components
Synthetic Slings
Dismantling Booms and Jibs
Fall Protection
Inspections
Wire Rope Inspection, Selection, and Installation
Definition of Terms
PREREQUISITE
Participant will be expected to provide evidence of a medical/eye test to confirm their depth of vision and that they are not colour blind and should have some experience in crane operations.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in Crane and derrick operation safety.
DURATION
Three Days
Methodology:
Class room session,
Course manual for all participants
Digital in-focus projector to display lecture slides
At the end of the course, participants shall be issued certificates.
Participant per Class:
Minimum 6
Revalidation:
Every three years Health: All delegates will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire prior to course commencement.
Commencement Date:
Course scheduled on request – please contact our Training Manager on 08038873527 or visit www.workplacesafetynig.com/calendar to view our training calendar
