Course curriculum

  • 1

    CRANE AWARENESS TRAINING

    • Crane Awareness

    • Course Objective

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Intro To Crane Awareness

    • Code of Ethics

    • Crane Awareness Training for Engineers, Supervisors, and Service Personnel

    • Disclaimer

    • Topics Covered
  • 2

    SECTION 1. TYPES OF CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION

    • Vehicle Mounted Cranes

    • Tower Cranes

    • Rough Terrain Cranes

    • Crawler Crane

    • Pile Driving Cranes

    • Anti-Two Block Systems

    • All Terrain Cranes

    • Truck Crane

    • Floating Crane

    • Aerial Crane
  • 3

    SECTION 2: ESTABLISHING A CRANE SAFETY AND LIFTING PROGRAM

    • Establishing a Crane Safety & Lifting Program

    • No worries

    • Hazards of the Project

    • Everything has a Risk

    • Crane Accidents

    • Crane Accidents

    • Rigging Knowledge

    • Rigging Quiz Question 1

    • Rigging Quiz Question 2

    • Rigging Quiz Question 3

    • Rigging Quiz Question 4

    • Rigging Quiz Question 5

    • Problems faced by Rigging and Signaling Personnel

    • Problems faced by Rigging and Signaling Personnel

    • Details to include in the Crane Safety Plan (1)

    • Details to include in the Crane Safety Plan (2)

    • Posting Hand Signals

    • Area Clear

    • The Fall Zone

    • Keep Clear of the Load

    • Environmental Effects
  • 4

    SECTION 3: RULES AND REGULATIONS

    • OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 (1)

    • OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (2)

    • Who Are These People

    • Definitions

    • Contractor Employees

    • On site Responsibilities

    • How to Document a Qualified Person

    • Trades covered by OSHA 29 Part 1926
  • 5

    Section 4: Site Prep and Ground Conditions

    • OSHA 1927.1402 Ground Conditions

    • Survey & Bearing Pressure

    • Soil Types of Insufficient Bearing Pressure

    • Manufacturer Ground Pressure Charts

    • Hard Ground vs Soft Ground

    • Crane Tipping Prevention

    • Crane Blocking

    • Outrigger Blocking

    • Crane Leveling
  • 6

    Section 5: Assembly and Disassembly

    • Requirements

    • Specifications

    • A/D Safety Rules
  • 7

    Section 6: Crane Load Charts

    • Crane Operator Responsibilities

    • Big Blue

    • Crane Operating Capacity

    • Operating Capacity

    • Operating Limitations

    • Load Charts

    • Boom Load Calculations

    • Boom Angle Indicators

    • Load Chart Explanation

    • Crane Load Charts

    • Terex RT345 Loading

    • Boom Length

    • Boom Extension Required

    • Lift Range and Angles

    • Parts of Line and Anti-Two Block

    • Load Chart Deductions

    • Load Moment Indicators

    • Crane Winch Drums
  • 8

    Section 7: Crane Inspections

    • Requirements
  • 9

    Section 8: Responsibilities on the Job Site

    • Rigger Responsibilities

    • Definitions

    • Rigger Responsibilities

    • Crane Operator Employer Requirements

    • Crane Operator Responsibilities

    • Operator Licensing Requirements

    • Operator Training

    • Training Period

    • Wire Rope on Cranes

    • Broken Wire at a Fitting

    • Valley Break

    • Wire Rope Diameter

    • Hooks

    • Minimum Tail Length

    • Wire Clip Failure

    • Blocks and Sheaves

    • Sheave Groove Clearance

    • Working Load Limit

    • Lifting Height

    • What is Overhead Lifting

    • Safe Operation

    • Hook Angles

    • Hook Connections

    • Determining Load Weight

    • Signal Person Requirements
  • 10

    Section 9: Power Line Awareness

    • Power Line Awareness

    • Overhead Hazards

    • Power Lines at Night

    • Power Line Levels

    • Electrical Hazards
  • 11

    Section 10: Lift Plans

    • Crane Planning

    • Lift Plan Details - Know the Site

    • Lift Plans

    • Lift Plan Details - The Load

    • Lift Plan Details - Diagramming the Lift

    • Lift Plan Details- Accessories

    • Critical Lift Determination (1)

    • Critical Lift Determination (2)

    • Critical Lift Procedures

    • Critical Lift- Rigging Sketches

    • Critical Lift - Approvals

    • Critical Lift - Written Documentation

    • Multiple Crane Operations

    • Multiple Crane Lift Plan (1)

    • Multiple Crane Lift Plan (2)

    • Example of a critical lift must also include a site sketch and more

    • Summary

    • Congratulations

    • Thank You