Crane Operator Safety
Prerequisites: The student should have previously completed a rigging course.
Course Length: 6-8 hours – Course length will vary depending on the number of students. Total course time includes breaks.
Successful Course Completion
Test Requires a minimum score of 75% or better.
Successful completion of practical session is mandatory.
Course Objective
•Provide delegates assigned to crane and rigging duties the necessary skills to safely perform their jobs.
• Provide delegates with recommended practices and guidelines to perform safely while working with cranes.
• Delegates should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills during practical examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.
Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)
Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)
Course Outline:
Crane Requirements
• API Definitions Types of Cranes
• Mechanical Cranes
• Non-Mechanical Cranes Electric Powered Cranes Crane Components
• Body of Crane
• Swing Circle Assembly
o Hook Rollers
o Ball King o King Post
o Ring Gear
• Boom Types o Lattice o Box
• Boom Components
o Jib
o Head Sheave Assembly
o Structural Integrity
Boom Bolts
Pin Connectors
o Pendants
o Limit Devices
Boom-hoist limit
Load hoist limits
Boom stops
All locking devices
Anti-two block devices
o Hoist Equipment
Main/Auxiliary Hoist
Blocks/Hooks
Wedge sockets Crane Inspection
• Usage categories o Infrequent
o Moderate o Heavy
• Inspection categories
o Initial o Pre-Use
o Monthly
o Quarterly
o Annual
o Record-keeping Crane Maintenance
• Maintenance Procedures
• Wire Rope Construction/Handling
• Loading Wire Rope on Crane Drum
• Wire Rope Inspection/Replacement Guidelines
• Sheave Inspection Crane Operations
• Lift Capacity • Boom Angles
• Load Radius • Load Charts
• Load Limiting Factors
• Other Factors
• Crane Accident Review (Big Blue)
• Operator Responsibilities
• Personnel Transfer
• Before Starting the Lift
• Before Leaving Controls Crane Safety
• Crane/Rigging Lift Plan
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Hand Signals/Communication
Practical Session:
Practical training shall utilize a hydraulic crane, various slings, loads & rigging techniques. Practical shall verify the following:
• Conducts proper pre-use inspection of crane and rigging gear
• Selects the appropriate hardware/rigging gear to complete required lifts
• Effectively controls the crane operations and uses operating indicators
• Accelerates, decelerates, and swings crane in a smooth safe manner
• Verifies the load is not swinging prior to landing the load
• Responds to standardized hand signals from signal person
• Verifies slings are properly connected/free before continuing operations
• Keeps the hook clear of riggers while the slings are disconnected
• Ensures overall safety of the rigging team during crane operations
• Places the hook in a bucket (verify depth position)
• Properly stores hardware/rigging gear following its use
Training Center Provided Material
•PPE
• Crane with Operator
• Rigging Material
Delegate Requirements
Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.
Material / Documents
API RP 2D Seventh Edition
Cost $228.00