Target audience
Overhead crane operators who work with an overhead crane with cable / remote control.
Conditions of admission
Being at least 18 years old.
Being in possession of a certificate of medical fitness (a/o for safety function)
Results
THEORY
Knowledge of the subject matter of the safety function
Knowing what work permits are and the ability to interpret and comply with them
Knowledge of basic laws for an overhead crane operator: General Regulations for Occupational Health and Safety, Codex, liability and responsibilities
Knowledge of inspection requirements for hoisting appliances and attachment material
Ability to determine, analyze and check risks particular to appliances and space
Knowledge of the safety instructions: capacity, effective load, risks to persons and goods, putting out of use
Knowing important terms concerning the construction and functions of the overhead crane: bridge construction, crab, different movements, limit switch and anti-collision systems, load limiting device,types of drives, hoisting cable guide, pulley, cable and remote control, indicators, rotating flashing light, horn, emergency brake, non-interchangeable hoisting equipment
Knowing that different types of overhead exist, with their area of application: pendant, remote control, cab operation
Knowledge of aspects of safe load handling: start of hoisting, moving, putting the load down, end of the work
Knowing attachment material (chains, hoisting belts, steel cable strops) and hoisting accessories (hoisting rings, bow shackles, D-closures, corner pieces)
Knowing how to correctly store these materials
Knowing that interchangeable attachment material exists: form-closing (hooks, grippers, plate clamps) and force-closing (magnets, suction cups, hydraulic clamps)
Knowing that there are different attachment methods
Knowing the elements of a visual inspection: operating functions, pulley condition, hoisting cable, functioning of safety signals, functioning of end stop protection
Knowing what a good hoist is: determining the weight, center of gravity, angle of attachment and figure of attachment
Use of protective equipment (work clothing, helmet, safety shoes, other PPE if required)
Knowing how to signal when working with two persons
PRACTICAL
Ability to apply safety rules and work with precision
Ability to carry out and report the daily control of the overhead crane
Ability to correctly use the operating mechanism
Ability to respect the working height
Ability to correctly attach loads
Ability to cushion and avoid swinging movements
Use signals
Follow a course (vertical, horizontal and combined movements) faultlessly
Ability to maneuver with various loads
Ability to turn loads
Ability to avoid negative loads (transversal movement, shranking)
Estimating of distances (vertical and horizontal)
Ability to park the crane in a correct way