Pedestal Crane Operator/Overhead Crane Training
Training Overview
The objective of this training is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely inspect, operate and maintain pedestal cranes in a maritime environment.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be familiar with the different types of pedestal cranes, operator responsibilities, rigging practices, safe load handling and the common hazards associated with crane operations.
Training Duration: one day
Expiry: three years
Cost: Please contact us for pricing and booking information
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This course is intended for crane operators, riggers, supervisors and other personnel who work with or around pedestal cranes in marine or offshore operations.
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Introduction to maritime cranes
Types of maritime and pedestal cranes
Applicable legislation and regulations
Equipment operator responsibilities
Crane components:
Operator’s manual and warning labels
Capacity and load charts
Inspections and maintenance
Operator’s station and remote controls
Turret, pedestal and boom
Wire rope, winch, crane block and hook assembly
Rigging considerations:
Rigging hardware and practices
Safe load handling procedures
Safe operations:
Training and planning
Entering/exiting the operator’s station
Use of personal protective equipment
Handling attachments
Elevating and transporting personnel
Communication and visibility
Working around pedestrians, traffic and other machinery
Hazard Awareness:
Critical lifts
Two-blocking
Falling loads and poor rigging
Riding the load
Obstructed views and miscommunication
Environmental factors (weather, fatigue, distractions, health)
Practical case studies and scenarios
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Contact us at Training@MercerSafety.ca or 709-364-3900, ext. 110 for more information or to discuss private training options.
Additional Equipment, Machinery & Mobile Operations Training:
Forklift Operator Safety Training
Mobile Elevating Work Platform Training
Pedestal Crane Operator/Overhead Crane Training