Sub-Title:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Crane Standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 and 1926 contain requirements for Cranes. This standard applies to power-operated equipment, when used in construction, that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.
Government Regulations:
1910
1926
Who Needs this Training?
The employer must provide each operator-in-training with sufficient training, through a combination of formal and practical instruction, to ensure that the operator in- training develops the skills, knowledge, and ability to recognize and avert risk necessary to operate the equipment safely for assigned work.
Dangers of Remaining Uncertified:
An employee who has not been certified/licensed and evaluated to operate assigned equipment in accordance with this section may only operate the equipment as an operator-in-training under supervision. Workers can cause damage, harm or injuries if not properly trained.
Included Topics:
Introduction – 0:25
Topic 1: Introduction – 3:53
Topic 2: Types of Cranes – 1:49
Topic 3: Working Near Powerlines – 4:49
Topic 4: Work Area Control – 1:56
Topic 5: Transportation Safety – 2:14
Topic 6: Equipment Safety – 4:58
Topic 7: Signals/Spotters – 7:30
Topic 8: Certification and Licensing – 3:21
Topic 9: Training – 2:33
Summary – 0:23
Course Layout:
Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.
Course Duration:
A minimum of 40 minutes is required to complete this course.
Recertification:
OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.
Certificate of Completion:
A completion certificate is available for printing immediately upon successfully finishing the course.
