Overhead Crane Theory
Short course
In Carlisle
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Carlisle
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Duration
1 Day
It is designed to help employers fulfill their legal obligations under PUWER and LOLER. On completion of the course candidates will understand legal obligations and safe systems of working with overhead cranes. This course does not replace the requirement for practical training with the equipment. The course will provide candidates adequate theoretical training in the safe use of overhead crane operation, in compliance with HSE guidelines. Suitable for: Existing and potential overhead crane operators.
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About this course
Over 16 and must be medically fit.
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Course Details
Main Areas Covered by Course:
- Introduction to the course
- Scale of the problem
- Health and safety at work
- PUWER and LOLER
- Maintenance and pre-use checks
- Lifting gear and inspections
- Load handling
- Stacking and destacking
- Correct slinging
- Handling methods
- Capacities and effects of sling angles
- Weight assessment and capacities signaling
- Signaling
- Theory assessment
Final Assessment:
Theory test
Refresher Requirements:
Recommended every 5 years
Re-Verification of Qualifications:
As above
Frequency of Course:
As required
Additional information
Overhead Crane Theory