Overhead Crane Safety Training: Getting Certified On Sling Hoists

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The overhead crane training certification course, also referred to as a sling hoist will provide your trainees with an understanding of how to safely and efficiently operate an overhead crane. This certified online safety training will meet or exceed the CCOHS and OSHA requirements. This course is also available to be taught at your worksite. The testing will cover the following: 

• Standard safe practices.
  
• Analyzing the lift.
  
• The Overhead Crane's basic operation.
  
• Use of chains, slings, spreader bars, grabbers, and other attachments
  
• Load capacity and limitations.
• Regulations and penalties.
• Pre-shift Inspections
  
• More...

This safety course will also require a hands on evaluation.

Sling Hoist Safety Tips:

• Do not carry anything in your hands when climbing up and down the ladder. Items that are too large for your pockets or belt should always be lifted or lowered from the overhead crane by rope.
  
• Do not operate a sling / overhead crane if limit switches are out of order, or if the cables show they are defected.
  
• Do not lower the blocks below the point where less than two full wraps of cable remain on the drum.
  
• Do not attempt to lift a load beyond the rated load capacity of a crane or sling hoist.
  
• Never lift a load from the side. Centre the overhead crane / sling directly over your load before attempting to hoist it, to avoid the load swinging.
  
• Never leave your suspended load unattended.
  
• Do not attempt to lift a load beyond the rated load capacity of a crane or sling hoist.
  
• Do not reverse a motor until it has come to a full stop except to avoid accidents.
  
• Do not dangle a load over anyone.
  

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