A lot of work requires the use of lifting tools such as hydraulic jacks, cranes and truck hoists. Because these lifting tools are used so frequently and are usually reliable, you may forget that any lifting tool can potentially fail. However, if you happened to be under a load during such a failure, chances are you would be injured or killed. That is why raised equipment must be properly blocked or cribbed. This course is designed to teach general blocking and cribbing safety principles and demonstrate how those principles are applied. This course is ideal for anyone who works with heavy equipment or who performs blocking and cribbing.
Crane accidents account for approximately 90 fatalities and over 9,800 injuries annually in the U.S. Proper training in crane operations, rigging techniques, and signal communication is essential for preventing catastrophic incidents.
This course is designed for crane operators, riggers, signal persons, lift directors, construction supervisors, and anyone involved in hoisting and lifting operations.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) requires operator certification, signal person qualification, and rigger training. Crane-related violations carry severe penalties.
This course covers the following OSHA and industry standards:
This course provides a certificate of completion. For the official OSHA (DOL) wallet card required on most job sites, enroll in OSHA 10-Hour ($59) or OSHA 30-Hour (from $159) training.
Finish this 13-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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