Overhead Crane, Slinging and Lifting – Novice

Course Overview

This practical training course is intended for novice overhead crane operators who will be required to sling, lift and move suspended loads using industrial overhead cranes.

On completion of this initial training course, operators will have acquired the fundamental knowledge and associated skills, for the safe slinging of loads and operation of overhead travelling cranes.

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Course Details

Course duration	2 days
No of learners	Max 4 per course
Course fees	POA
Additional costs	Travel at 40 pence per mile. Overnight accommodation charged at cost. Hire of equipment charged at cost.
Training record management	No charge for business to business
Course references:	Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 British Standards 7121 part 1 British Standards 5744 – Safe use of cranes LEEA: Safe use of lifting equipment (CoP)

Overhead Crane, Slinging & Lifting Novice Syllabus

Introduction to overhead crane operations
Roles and responsibilities of personnel associated with lifting operations
General workplace safety during lifting operations.
Understanding load weight estimation, sling angles, safe working loads and working load limits
Manufactures information and rating of lifting accessories and lifting equipment
Lift planning categories, procedures and documentation
Pre-use checks of overhead crane and lifting accessories – Reporting of defects
Operator controls and crane movement – Loaded & unloaded – controlling load swing
Practical slinging techniques and movement of loads
Suitability and selection of lifting accessories for multi-legged lifting operations
Blind lift procedures – Use of hand signals and tag lines
Landing of loads, sling removal, correct storage and protection of lifting accessories
Parking and securing of overhead travelling cranes