An excellent program for beginners and experienced operators, particularly personnel working in maintenance departments and industrial settings. 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.
Small Crane Operator Qualification card is available.
4 days | $995
FREE CIA Operator Qualification
Equipment
- Industrial Cranes
- Boom Trucks
- Articulating Boom Cranes
- Digger Derricks
- Service/Mechanic Truck Cranes
Topics
- OSHA & ASME crane standards
- Causes & results of crane accidents
- Types, components & terminology
- Interpreting load charts correctly
- Pre-operational inspection
- Crane setup and recognizing site hazards
- Safe operating practices & procedures
- Operator responsibilities
- Pick & carry operations
- Safety procedures for boom and jib assembly & disassembly
- Safety procedures for working cranes near power lines
- Hand & voice signals
- Hoisting personnel
- Basic rigging procedures
Requirements for Operator Qualification
- Complete the Crane Institute of America Small Crane Operator training program
- Meet ASME B30.5 phyiscal qualifications for crane operators
- Document at least one year experience as the designated operator of small cranes (A trainee qualification will be issued to applicants with less experience)
- Pass written exam
You will receive
- Mobile Cranes Handbook
- Rigging Handbook
- Small Crane Operator Workbook (includes applicable OSHA/ASME standards, load charts, pre-operational checklist, etc.)
- Hand Signal Card
- Rigger’s Capacity Card
- Certificate of Training
- Qualification Card (for those who meet requirements)
