Overhead Crane Pendant/Remote

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Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who is required to use an Overhead Crane in their daily working duties.

Course Aims & Objectives

The purpose of this course is to give delegates the skills required to safely operate a Pendant Crane. It covers the Law, maintenance of the crane and manual checks to ensure safety.

By the end of the course delegates will:

· Have a thorough understanding of how to successfully control and operate the Machine

· Be able to inspect the vehicle to ensure safe use

· Understand all the regulations required to ensure safety in the workplace

Course Outline

· Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

· Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999

· Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

· Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

· Features and Safety Equipment

· Crane Inspection and Maintenance

· Correct Use of Controls

· Lift Planning

· Operating the Crane (handling the load, size of the load, attaching and moving the load)

· Weight Assessment and Truck Stability

· Understanding of Hand Signals

· Theory and Practical Testing

Certification

On completion of the course and successfully passing the theory and practical test, the delegates are awarded a certificate that complies with the recommendations of the Health and Safety commission approved code of practice. It is recommended that this course is refreshed every 3 years.

Location

We can offer courses on your company premises for a maximum of 4 delegates per Course.