Crane and Hoist Operator Training

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Welcome! This course is designed to guide you in conducting crane and hoist operations safely.

LESSON 1 General Conduct of Operators This lesson will cover the following: The Crane Operator's Qualifications The Crane Operator's Roles and Responsibilities

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Let's start our discussion about our most valuable asset... ...YOU! On the next few slides, you will be asked about your experience in operating cranes at work. Please answer the questions honestly as this will help us in assessing the factors that may affect your ability to do your job. Rest assured that all answers are confidential.

ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT Attend training based on the requirements of our organization regarding crane and hoist safety. Obtain additional training for your profession to develop new skills.

ON CRANE OPERATIONS Follow all crane operation procedures. Use only equipment that you have been adequately trained to use. Report any crane-related incident to your supervisor.

ON CRANE INSPECTIONS Conduct regular inspections and complete the required documentation. Immediately report to your supervisor any deficiencies discovered during inspections.

Welcome back! In the previous lesson, you learned about your qualifications and responsibilities as a Qualified Crane Operator.

LESSON 2 Safety in the Hands of the Signaller In this lesson, we will talk about how hand signals can be utilized to guide the movement of loads. The following questions will be answered: When are hand signals necessary? Who is authorized to use hand signals? What are the signaller's responsibilities? What are some standard hand signals used during crane operations?

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Imagine yourself on a normal day at work. As a crane operator, it is typical that you would maneuver around noise-hazardous zones in which digging, drilling, or piling are conducted. It is also usual to have obstructed field of view which might be due to the large equipment that blocks your vision. When these challenges are not properly handled, it may increase your chances of getting into crane-related accidents. Noise can interfere with communication necessary for working safely, such as instructions or warning signs. Attempting to conduct a lift with restricted visibility will put everyone in danger of collision. How can we avoid these circumstances?

What are some standard hand signals used during crane operations?

SPECIAL SIGNALS Working with Boom Cranes There are two special signals that are used in conjunction with boom cranes, for when the boom will be raised or lowered.

Boom Down When the boom needs to be lowered, the signal person should extend their arm, close their fist and point their thumb down.

Boom Up When the boom needs to be raised, the signal person should extend their arm, close their fist and point their thumb down.

Which signal would you make for an emergency stop? An emergency stop signal can be communicated by extending both arms horizontally outwards, and then inwards towards the person's chest.

Which signal would you make for an emergency stop? An emergency stop signal can be communicated by extending both arms horizontally outwards, and then inwards towards the person's chest.

Which signal would you make for an emergency stop? An emergency stop signal can be communicated by extending both arms horizontally outwards, and then inwards towards the person's chest.

Which signal would you make for an emergency stop? An emergency stop signal can be communicated by extending both arms horizontally outwards, and then inwards towards the person's chest.

In what scenario would you use this signal?

Welcome back! In the previous lesson, you learned some standard hand signals to communicate with the signaller during crane operations.

LESSON 3 Preventive Crane Maintenance and Inspection In the final lesson of this course, we will talk about how preventive maintenance and inspection contribute to a safe crane and hoist operation. Specifically, we will cover the following: Crane Inspection Procedure Preventive Crane Maintenance Crane Inspection Tool

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CRANE AND HOIST INSPECTIONS Cranes and hoists, like other heavy equipment, need to be inspected and maintained on a regular basis to ensure that they are safe to operate. Along with the maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturers, the OSHA standards must also be followed. As a team, we are responsible for each other's safety. Through preventive maintenance and inspection of equipment, we can confidently work in a safe environment. On the next slide, we'll talk about how often should inspections be conducted.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK Which of the following inspection procedure is true? Select 2 correct statements

Which of the following areas should an “out of order” sign be placed when a crane is defective? Select all that apply