Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety
Learning objectives
- Recognize the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes
- Identify how to inspect a crane prior to use
- List required actions to prepare for a safe lift
- Describe how to safely lift, move and set down a load
Course overview
This lesson will teach you fundamentals of overhead and gantry crane safety, including the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes, the requirements and procedures for inspecting the equipment, proper pre-planning procedures, and how to safely lift and move a load.
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.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 223
English
Course Outline
- Crane Fundamentals
- Inspections and Testing
- Lifting a Load
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N - Materials Handling and Storage, 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
- ASME B30.2 - 2016