Overhead gantry crane

Course Content

overview

This Gantry Crane training is designed for any personnel who are required to use or work with an Overhead Gantry Crane or Hoist.

By the end of the course the successful candidates will be able to carry out a safe pre-shift inspection of both crane and lifting accessories.

Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.

Understand basic slinging principles, rig and safely transport a load from pick up to set down point.

contents

  • Health and safety legislation

  • Accidents causes and prevention

  • Crane / Slingers signals

  • Overload warning systems

  • Pre-use inspection

  • Load assessment

  • Correct lifting accessory selection

  • Safe working loads

  • PPE requirements

All Overhead Gantry Crane courses cover the 3 elements required for completion of the Basic Operators Skills test.

Pre operational use checks / Theoretical Test / Practical Skills Test

overhead gantry cranes

Overhead Gantry Cranes

Swing Jibs and Swivel Hoists

A Frames


Vaccum lifts - Magnets - Plate clamps - Chain sets - Slings


Remote and Pendant controlled

OHGC Overhead Gantry Crane Hoist Training

Novice

For the new operator with no experience. Starting from the ground up and encompassing all aspects of machine understanding, operation and safety.

Experienced

Shorter duration course for trainees with prior operating experience and familiarisation with the equipment.

Refresher

For the previously trained and certified operator. The Safety Refresher is designed to assist with compliance of Health & Safety Regulations and insurance requirements.

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