COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes practical sessions and demonstration where participants carryout overhead crane operations. Theory learnt in the class will be applied using various overhead crane equipment through hands-on practical sessions. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview ofOverhead Crane Operator Certification. It covers the different types of overhead cranes and their components; the crane safety regulations and standards; the hazards and potential risks associated with crane operations; the safe working practices and personal protective equipment (PPE); the crane load capacity, limitations and crane control system; and crane controls and functions, pre-operational inspections and checks, crane start-up and shut-down procedures. 

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the proper use of crane attachments, rigging equipment, crane communication signals and hand signals; the principles of load lifting and rigging and different types of slings and lifting devices; the appropriate lifting equipment for different loads; the load weight estimation and center of gravity determination; the rigging techniques, best practices and load handling safety precautions; the importance of regular crane maintenance and daily, weekly, and monthly inspection procedures; the common crane defects and malfunctions and troubleshooting and reporting issues; the lubrication and basic maintenance tasks; and the crane documentation and record-keeping.