Crane Operator Classes Saskatchewan

Crane Operator Classes Saskatchewan - Crane operator training is for supervisors and operators of overhead lifting machine. The course is suitable for both current and new operators. Course content includes applicable provincial, state and federal safety regulations. The first component of training involves comprehensive in-class instruction and examination. After that is a hands-on customized session together with practical instruction and evaluation.

Course content applies to all types and categories of overhead lifting devices. Specific instruction would concentrate on aspects of crane operation used at the trainee's workplace. Upon completion of the course, individuals training will learn how to operate specific overhead lifting devices, attachments and related components safely and efficiently.

The purpose of the operator course is to identify any potentially dangerous habits which an operator can develop when operating an overhead crane. Costly damage to products and equipment can be prevented with proper habits. Training reduces the likelihood of a workplace injury or incident happening.

The course will encompass approximately eight hours of classroom instruction with a couple of hours of customized, on-site, hands-on training. Participants will be graded on their knowledge of training material through an evaluation of their practical knowledge and written tests. The minimum acceptable score is eighty percent.

The in-class session, the trainee will learn regarding guidelines and legislation, causes of damages and occurrences, internal responsibility, danger awareness, capacity ratings/load weight calculations, basic equipment and design principles, pre-shift equipment inspections, safe hoisting/operating methods, types of hardware, equipment applications/rigging, hitches and angles, pedestrian/operator safety, flipping/turning loads safely, hand signals for slingers and operators.

The practical training and evaluation portion of the course must be pre-scheduled. This customized portion of the training would be held at the trainees' facility. The duration of this practical training component is one to two hours. Two operators at a time will be trained by the instructor about skills like for example safe operation, planning the lift and proper rigging practices.

Upon finishing the practical operating instruction and evaluation and the in-class instruction, the trainee would write an exam. Signed safety rules would be needed from each participant. Individual wallet certificates would be given to successful trainees. A framed wall certificate would be provided to the company.

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