Crane Supervisor Training
Suitable for:
This course is intended for personnel who supervise the lift and follow lift plans for routine and non-routine lifts. It is suitable for individuals that understand safe slinging practices and have 2 years lift experience in correct crane lifting operation, and their responsibilities under current health and safety legislation.
Aim: To ensure delegates appreciate the law relating to lifting operations. Recognise the need of a Crane Supervisor and the duties to carry out lifts safely.
Training Methods: Classroom based tutorials and demonstrations. Practical exercises and theory assessments.
Course Content:
- The Health & Safety at Work Law
- Powers of the Inspectorate
- British and European Standards
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (An overview)
- The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (An overview)
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (An overview)
- British Standards:-
- BS7121 Pt. 1: 2006 Safe Use of Cranes
- BS7121 Pt 3: 2000 Safe Use of Mobile Cranes
- Managing the Lifting Operation
- Planning the Lifting Operation
- The Role of the Crane Supervisor
- Basic, Standard, and Complex Lifts
Knowledge Gained:
On completion of the course, delegates will be viewing or reviewing:
- Their statutory requirements
- The requirements of BS7121 Pt. 1 2006, BS7121 Pt. 2-3 and 2-5 2012
- The planning and control of lifts
- Understand the requirements for the relevant legislation
- Manage and control lifting equipment in accordance with legislation
- The control of lifting accessories
- Planning: Method statements and detailed plans are normally completed by the Appointed Person. Crane/Lift supervisor should have a good understanding of the requirements of content of the method/risk assessments.