COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Power Winch Operation. It covers the types of power winches including their key components, functions and basic operating principles; the safety regulations and standards; the workplace hazard identification and winch inspection and pre-operation checks; the emergency procedures and the basics of load dynamics; the types of ropes and cables, load attachment and anchoring techniques; and the operating controls and functions, lifting and lowering loads safely and communication and hand signals.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the advanced rigging techniques, winch calibration, drum tension adjustment and customizing controls for specific tasks; the mechanical problems, electrical faults, overheating issues and diagnosing and replacing damaged cables; the environmental and weather considerations and specialized applications; the regular maintenance, cleaning and lubricating components, checking wear and tear on gears and brakes and recording maintenance activities; the best practices for handling and storing ropes including replacement schedules for ropes and cables; inspecting motors and power sources, maintaining hydraulic fluid levels, detecting electrical short circuits and repairing minor electrical faults; and the regulatory compliance, environmental impact and sustainability.