SAF114 CRANES FOR THE COMPETENT PERSON

Students will learn best practices in crane and derrick operation using the OSHA Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule as a guide. Students will learn:

The hazards associated with crane assembly and disassembly
Crane types
Lifting concepts
Rigging
Wire roping
Signaling
Employee qualifications and training
Maintenance
Repair
Inspection requirements

Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe crane operation. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of cranes and their components and attachments, determine safe operating conditions, and recognize common violations of OSHA Standards.