Overhead Crane Training Course

Who is this course for?

Operators who will be appointed to sling and signal to overhead cranes in the workplace.

Course Aims

To teach the slinger to safely sling and signal to cranes of various types to LOLER standards.

Course Agenda

  • To state the legal requirement for selection & training operators
  • To explain the requirements of the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
  • To state where they may be requirements under the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  • To highlight the need for pre-use inspection, and cover the defects that commonly occur in lifting tackle
  • To show the approved signaling methods
  • To encourage the use of safe working practices
  • Crane operators/slingers and the law
  • Operators safety code
  • The pre-use inspection and reporting procedures
  • Slinging techniques and effect on sling capacity
  • Signaling methods
  • Theoretical knowledge assessment

Certification

Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of course.