112-01 - Crane and Hoist Safety
Learning objectives
- Identify operator responsibilities
- Recall general safety rules
- Describe operation rules
- Recall rigging safety requirements
- Identify relevant hand signals
- Describe a crane and hoist safety checklist
Course overview
Many types of cranes, hoists, and rigging devices are used at facilities for lifting and moving materials. The company is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace for employees. Therefore, it is imperative only qualified and licensed individuals operate the devices. The Crane and Hoist Safety training course describes the rules and responsibilities for safe operation. It explains standard hand signals for equipment operation and how to perform a safety checklist before operation. This course satisfies the required training for OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.179 (n)(3)(ix) and (o)(3).
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
