An overhead crane is a piece of lifting equipment designed with one or more rails and a movable beam, facilitating the transport and lifting of heavy loads. Although several risks are controlled by the systems built into the equipment, other risks may arise. This training will provide the information necessary to implement safe working methods that comply with all established standards. In order to be able to operate this equipment safely, participants will complete a theoretical section followed by a practical section so that future users are fully familiar with the characteristics, capabilities, and operating limits of their equipment.

Training Objectives

• Understand regulatory and CSA standard requirements for overhead cranes, jib cranes, monorails, and hoists.
• Be familiar with the different types of lifting and slinging equipment.
• Pre-use inspection round.

Duration of the Course

Approximately 4 hours.

Target Audience

Construction workers, foremen, project managers, site supervisors.

Topics Addressed

• Theoretical presentation.
• Legislation: Laws, standards, and regulations on occupational health and safety.
• Safe use.
• Signage.
• Equipment inspection.
• Daily inspection simulation.
• Movement and use simulation.

Pedagogical approach

• Oral presentation by the trainer, interaction with participants, exercises.

Evaluation method

• Quiz on the knowledge imparted during the training.

Materials provided

• Participant workbook.
• Checklist.

Certification given

Certificate card (wallet size) and certificate.