OSHA-Sponsored Crane Safety Training for Engineers and Supervisors

 

TRAINING AGENDA

4-Hour Core Module Topics

• Crane hazards/accident statistics
• Roles and Responsibilities for crane safety on the construction site – owner to subcontractor
• Safety Programs and Safety Plans – the difference
• Site Specific Safety Plans
  • Process
  • Content
  • Source Documents
• Crane Safety and Lift Plans
• Mobile Cranes used in construction
• Working with subcontractors
• Crane Set up
  • Boom layout
  • Outrigger placement
  • Special mounts
  • Confined spaces
  • Tail swing, leveling
• Site Conditions – ground bearing
• Load charts – high level overview
• Assembly/Disassembly safety issues
• Operational planning issues
  • Walking with the load
  • Night operations
  • Wind and weather considerations
  • Mobile cranes on barges

Additional Optional Modules:

• Standards, Regulations and Certifications
• Alternative Lifting Methods
• Rigging Operations (high level overview)