Safe use of Overhead crane
To give foundation training and assessment towards the achievement of a construction plant competence scheme (CPCS) trained Operator card.
Benefit includes: Delegate achieve carded status
Ø Operating the crane safely
Ø Responding to recognized crane signals accurately
Ø Correct positioning of the crane
Ø Altering jib lengths and associated safety devices
Ø Routine maintenance and minor adjustments
Ø Safe load indicators and duties charts
Ø Chains, slings and lifting gear
Ø Crane capabilities and safety precautions
Ø Basic theory of power units, transmission system and control system
Ø Understanding and interpreting duties charts
Ø Understanding how to programme safe load indicators
Ø The effects of radius change on the safe working capacity
Ø Statutory regulation and codes of practice applicable to lifting operations
Ø Effects of shock loading on structural strength, stability and load displacement
Ø Principles of safe slinging and the types and capacities of chains, slings and lifting gear