An excellent program for beginners and experienced precast operators, particularly those taking CIC Accredited Operator Certification exams. It is also a great opportunity for supervisors, safety personnel and others to experience what it feels like to operate a real crane. The hands-on portion covers the fundamentals of crane operation with emphasis on how to control the load, pre-operational inspection, setup and safety devices.
3 days | $795
FREE CIA Operator Qualification
Equipment
- Precast Concrete Delivery Cranes
- Trolley Boom Cranes
- Boom Truck Cranes
Topics
- OSHA & ASME crane standards
- Causes & results of crane accidents
- Types, components & terminology of mobile cranes
- Interpreting load charts correctly
- Pre-operational inspection
- Crane setup and recognizing site hazards
- Safe operating practices and procedures
- Operator responsibilities
- Safety procedures for working cranes near power lines
- Hand and voice signals
- Hoisting personnel
- Basic rigging procedures
Requirements for Operator Qualification
- Complete the Crane Institute of America Precast Delivery Crane Operator training program
- Meet ASME B30.5 physical qualifications for crane operators
- Have a minimum of one year of experience as the designated operator of precast delivery cranes (A trainee qualification will be issued to applicants with less experience)
- Pass written exam
You will receive
- Mobile Cranes Handbook
- Rigging Handbook
- Precast Delivery Crane Operator Workbook
- Hand signal card
- Rigger’s capacity card
- Safety decals
- Certificate of training
