Overhead Gantry Crane

The purpose of this course is to provide basic safe working knowledge in the use of an overhead gantry crane, along with simple slinging practices and a basic knowledge of lifting equipment.

Description

Training Content

  • Course induction and site safety protocol
  • Relevant regulation: HASAWA, LOLER, PUWER overview
  • Organisation of lifting operations and planning the lift
  • Communication methods and signals
  • Typical lifting accessories: selection criteria, use and continuing integrity
  • Pre and post use inspection of lifting equipment
  • Rigging loft controls
  • Sling angles, tensions and mode factors
  • Gantry crane lifting hazards and controls
  • Gantry crane function
  • Types of operation
  • Machinery pre-use checks and maintenance including crane hook
  • Machinery safety devices
  • Preparing for the lift including trial lift
  • Lifting/lowering/travelling techniques
  • Controlling load swing
  • Landing the load

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this Training Programme.

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