Objective
On completion of the three – five day course the operators will know:
- Their statutory duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- The machine identification, terminology and daily maintenance
- The safety aspects relating to the usage of this type of crane
- The operational disciplines relating to the usage of this type of crane
- The use of audible and electronic warning device
- The safe methods of slinging
Contents
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS:
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974:
Section 2, General duties of the employer
Section 7 & 8, General duties of the employee
Powers of the Inspectorate
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (an overview)
The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (an overview)
INTRODUCTION TO SLINGING:
Types of slings available
Correct use of slings
Signalling and communication
METHODS OF SLINGING:
Sling angles
Centre of Gravity
Estimation of weight
INTRODUCTION TO THE MOBILE CRANE:
Duties and responsibilities
Safety procedures to include:
Overhead pylons and wires
Ground and weather conditions
Safe load indicators – radius and load charts
Daily maintenance
Use of outriggers and stabilisers
MOBILE CRANE OPERATION (No load situation)
Safety working practices to include:
Pre-start checks
Start up, travelling, stopping
Use of all motions
Hoisting, slewing, luffing
Telescoping, lowering
Hook positioning
MOBILE CRANE OPERATION: (Load situation)
Pre-start checks
Positioning of crane to take the load
Setting up the crane
Use of, and correct response to signals
Taking the loads
Use of all motions
Hoisting, slewing, luffing, manoeuvring
Lowering
Positioning the load
Setting the load down
CLOSE DOWN PROCEDURE:
Travelling to parking position
Park crane
Position and rest jib
Neutralise crane
Fault reporting
Course summary and close
Designed for
New operators
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