Overhead Industrial Crane Safety

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This course covers basic guidelines and best practices for working safely with overhead industrial cranes. Based on OSHA standards and recognized industry best practices, it is intended as an introductory or refresher course for general industry workers who will either operate or work near floor-controlled overhead cranes.

This course is focused on floor-operated overhead cranes, although many of the concepts will apply to all cranes. This course is not a substitute for hands-on training with a specific model of crane, or for training at a specific worksite.

Topics Covered in This Course:

• General operating principles of overhead cranes
• Pre-use inspections
• The importance of load stability
• Basic safe rigging concepts, including the effect of sling angle on load capacity
• Basic safety procedures for operating a crane near people
• And other important safe operating principles

Sources:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 – Overhead and gantry cranes
• ANSI-recommended best practices for overhead cranes and slings
• Contributions by Rick Heath, industry expert – material handling equipment

28 Minutes (17 min. video + 11 min. test)