Overhead Gantry Crane Training
Training
In Antrim
Description
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Type
Training
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Antrim (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Overhead gantry crane training will assist in the prevention of accidents as well as prolonging the working life of the equipment by minimising operator misuse. Training will also help companies comply with relevant regulations.
The training will allow the operative to be able to use the overhead gantry crane and pendant in a safe and controlled way. It will instruct them in the proper practice and understanding of the laws that govern the crane and lifting industry.
Facilities
Location
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About this course
This course is CITB approved for grant aid for levy payers. Each trainee will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
Reviews
Subjects
- Regulations
- Health
- Safety
- Assessment
- Lifting
- Load handling
- Health & Safety
- Stacking
- Correct slinging
- Handling methods
Course programme
- Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
- Lifting gear regulations.
- Lifting gear pre-use inspections.
- Load handling.
- Stacking and de-stacking.
- Correct slinging.
- Handling methods.
- Capacities and effects of sling angles.
- Weight assessment and capacities.
- Signalling
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
- Operate the crane safely in accordance with accepted codes of practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ‘safe working with overhead cranes’
- Demonstrate an understanding of the controls of the particular model used during training
- Demonstrate knowledge the proper use of lifting tackle
- Estimate the weight of loads
- Use appropriate communications
Additional information
Overhead Gantry Crane Training