Designed to instruct operators in the proper operating techniques and pre-operational inspection of overhead lifting devices.
Improve overhead crane safety and dive into "below the hook" skills and accident prevention. Also, learning about proper ground level communications with operators. The latest OSHA and ASME crane standards are thoroughly covered relative to rigging and the Rigging Handbook.
Operator certifications are available.
3 days | $1,595
FREE CIA Operator Certification
FREE CIA Rigger/Signalperson Qualification
Equipment Covered
- Cab/Pulpit Operated
- Pendant Operated
- Remote Control Operated
- Wire Rope
- Rigging Hardware
- Chain Hoists
- Lever Hoists
Topics
- Types, components and terminology
- Causes and results of overhead crane accidents
- Operator’s role in reducing crane accidents and liability
- Recognizing and understanding the differences between deficiencies and safety hazards
- Understand structural components: sheaves, blocks, and hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, operational aids and safety devices
- Structural, mechanical, electrical, operational and safety/liability areas of operation
- Safe operating practices, procedures and usage of wire ope, slings, hardware and chain & lever hoists
- Hand and voice signals
- Hoisting personnel
- Basic rigging procedures
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Overhead Cranes Handbook
- Rigging Handbook
- Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger/Signalperson Workbook (includes applicable OSHA/ASME standards, pre-operational inspection checklists, etc.)
- Wire Rope Inspection Card
- Rigger’s Capacity Card
- Overhead Crane Hand Signal Card
- Certificate of Training
Requirements for Operator Certification
- Complete a Crane Institute of America Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger /Signalperson training program.
- Pass a written examination.
- Have a minimum of 1 year operating experience as the designated operator of overhead and/or gantry cranes and 2 years work experience listing the types of loads rigged and rigging equipment used. (A trainee certification is available for personnel who do not meet experience requirements in either area.)
- Possess the physical ability to safely operate overhead cranes.
CIA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Document at least 2 years work experience operating Overhead Cranes and Hoisting. (A trainee qualification will be issued to applicants with less than 2 years experience).
- Pass a written examination
- Possess physical ability to operate Overhead Cranes and perform rigging tasks.
