Safe Mobile Crane Operation Training

Course Objectives

To equip the participants with basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge to personnel involved in mobile crane operations. 

Course Prerequisite

• At least 21 years of age
• Capable of reading and understanding the English language and basic knowledge that is sufficient for the performance as crane operator.
• Holding a valid heavy machinery UAE driving license.

Course Outline

Day 1: Rigging and Slinging
• Rights and responsibilities
• Terms and definitions of various lifting/rigging terminology
• Introduction to various types of slings (webbing slings, wire rope slings and chain slings)
• Pre-use inspection of various types of slings
• Rejection criteria of lifting accessories 
• Types of lifting hitches
• Sling angles
• Determining the slings capacity
• Types of Shackles, eye bolts and hooks, chain block , turn buckles and their inspection
• Proper lifting techniques
• Communication and Hand Signals during Lifting
• Hazards associated with  lifting and cranes work
• Lifting & Handling General Principle.

Day 2: Safe Mobile Crane Operation
• Types of mobile cranes
• Illustration of various components of mobile cranes
• Duties and responsibilities of crane operator
• Proper set up of mobile cranes
• Safety precaution during cranes routine work
• Pre-use inspection
• How to read and understand  the load charts of mobile cranes
• Stability of cranes and factors that affects the stability and strength of the cranes
• Introduction for RCI/LMI (crane’s computers)
• Practical session
• Assessment

Course Duration

2 days

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