Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety

Anyone who works with cranes knows not to underestimate the daily risk of collapse, electrical accidents, falls and other serious incidents. The power that makes overhead, gantry and similar cranes so useful also makes them dangerous. By properly maintaining and operating the cranes with which you work, you can protect yourself and your co-workers. Ideal learners are crane operators and their supervisors.

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Learning Objectives

Identify the crane components you need to formally inspect and the frequency at which you need to inspect them.
Recall safe crane operating procedures.

Recognize safe and unsafe crane components and working conditions.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
4. Crane Types
2. Testing and Inspections
1. Testing
2. Daily Inspections
3. Documentation and Inspection
4. Activity: Inspection
5. Activity: Manufacturer Inspection Guidelines
3. Crane Operating Procedures
1. Preparing the Load
2. Preparing the Load (continued)
3. Balancing the Load
4. Moving the Load
5. Moving the Load: Stopping and Speed
6. Moving the Load: Protecting Personnel
7. Moving the Load: Suspended Loads
8. Parking a Crane or Hoist
9. Activity: Balanced Load
10. Activity: Parked Crane
11. Activity: Load Weight

4. Crane Components and Working Conditions
1. Safe and Unsafe Conditions
2. Ropes
3. Sheaves and Guards
4. Cabs
5. Bumpers
6. Trolley Stops
7. Brakes
8. Activity: Avoiding Distractions
9. Footwalks
10. Ladders and Stairways
11. Clearance
12. Personnel
13. Other Requirements
14. Activity: Clearance
5. Electrical Equipment and Controllers
1. Electrical Equipment
2. Electrical Equipment Controllers
3. Electrical Equipment Controllers (continued)
4. Limit Switches
5. Activity: Electrical Disconnection
6. Summary
1. Summary