This course covers what you need to know to meet OSHA’s requirements for Assembly/Disassembly Directors. The program also includes assembling and disassembling cranes near power lines, how to identify safety hazards, and fall protection requirements. A/D Director Certification is available to those who qualify.
(Also see our Lift Director program.)
Equipment
- Telescoping Boom Cranes
- Lattice Boom Cranes
- Tower Cranes
Topics
- Responsibilities of the A/D Director
- Addressing site-specific hazards
- Assembling and disassembling near power lines
- Configurations of boom assembly
- Erecting and stowing jibs/extensions
- Post-assembly inspection
- Using assist cranes
- Fall protection
- Proper selection and use of rigging
A/D Director Certification Requirements
- Complete the Crane Institute of America A/D Director training program
- Possess physical ability to perform duties required of A/D director
- Document at least two years work experience assembling and/or disassembling mobile or tower cranes.
- Pass a written examination
You will receive
- Mobile Cranes Handbook
- Rigging Handbook
- A/D Director Workbook
- OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
- Mobile Crane Hand Signal Card
- Rigger’s Capacity Card
- Certificate of Training
