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Crane Safety for General Industry
Course Length: 30 minutes
Overview: Cranes are common pieces of machinery in general industry used to lift and transport heavy objects. Because they come in a variety of sizes, cranes make it safer and easier for employees to manipulate materials throughout the workplace. The safe use of a crane depends on several factors, including operator training, proper maintenance and inspections, as well as diligence to safe work practices while operating it. All these things are critical and can help avoid the catastrophic consequences of the misuse or an accident involving a crane.
Crane Safety for General Industry is designed to familiarize learners with hazards related to cranes and provide best practices to ensure safety while operating or working near one.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the primary intended use of cranes and identify the common types used in general industry
- Recognize the types of hazards associated with operating, or working nearby, a crane
- Discuss training requirements for crane operators
- Explain safe work practices related to maintenance, inspection, and operation of a crane
Outline:
Crane Safety for General Industry covers the following topics:
Crane Basics
- What is a Crane?
- Hazards
- Training
Staying Safe
- Maintenance
- Inspections
- General Precautions
- Handling the Load
- Size up the load
- Attaching the load
- Moving the Load
Regulations Covered
- 29 CFR 1910.179 - Overhead and gantry cranes
- 29 CFR 1910.180 - Crawler locomotive and truck cranes
Copyright Date: 2017
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