Gantry Crane

Duration One full day

(All candidates for this course must have experience operating a Gantry Crane)

Venue

Client’s premises

Aim

The aim of the course is to develop the skill and knowledge to safely operate a gantry crane.

Content

 

• Legal Responsibilities of Operators
• In-company Codes of Practice
• Principal Components of the Crane
• Terminology
• Stability of the Machine
• Warning Devices
• Operational and Maintenance Checks
• Safe Loading and Capacity
• Weight of Load Assessment
• Operation With and Without Loads
• Correct Slinging Techniques
• Identification of Faulty Lifting Gear