Safe Crane Operation

This course covers the principles of safe crane operation on site, including lift planning, ground conditions, load charts, rigging and communication to prevent dropped loads, overturning and contact with power lines.

• Understand crane types and their limitations.
• Read and apply load charts.
• Plan and execute safe lifts.
• Assess ground conditions and set-up requirements.
• Communicate effectively during lifting operations.

• Types of mobile and fixed cranes.
• Crane set-up and outrigger use.
• Load charts and capacity calculations.
• Lift planning and critical lifts.
• Rigging and load control.
• Overhead power line hazards.
• Signaling and communication.

• Crane operators.
• Lifting supervisors and appointed persons.
• Riggers and signalmen.
• Site engineers.

Participants will receive an international certificate upon successful completion of the course.