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Overhead Gantry Crane

• Introduction
• What the course includes
• Qualifications
• Duration

All of Didacs Overhead Crane courses are designed to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive, Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations & The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations.

The aim of the course is to instruct operators in the correct and recognised practical applications of safe Overhead Gantry Crane operation.

Your course will include

Training includes knowledge of the cranes capabilities and limitations. This course also includes basic slinging techniques specific to the operating environment.

• Legal Duties
• Regulations
• Responsibilites
• PPE Requirements
• Accident Causes & Prevention
• Crane/Slinger Signals
• Pre-Use Inspection
• Risk Assessment
• Safe Working Loads
• Load Assessment
• Planning the Lift
• Overload Warning Systems
• Operating in the Vicinity of Pedestrians
• Practical Examination
• Theoretical Examination

Qualifications

• HSE Approved Certification

Duration

• 1-2 days depending on numbers and experience levels

Venue:

• On site only

Progression:

Progression can include:

• Slinger/Banksman                                                                                            
• Instructor
• Conversion to other crane types
• Lifting Operations - Appointed Person

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