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Available Prep Training for the Fulford Level A or B Crane Operator's Exam

Training Duration:  8 Hours

Delivery Method:  In Person, Hands-On

Prerequisite:  None

Course Summary

This training is for workers who utilize rigging equipment for material handling and for “below the hook” applications.

Theory Lessons

• Applicable Federal and Provincial OH&S regulations, applicable CSA standards and applicable ASME standards.

• Specifications for synthetic slings, chain slings and wire rope slings.

• Specifications for rigging hardware (shackles, eye bolts, wire rope clips, hooks, master links, turnbuckles, swivel hoist rings, etc.).

• Safety factors for lifting equipment

• Sling angles and sling tensions.

• Load calculations.

• Workplace safety and safe rigging procedures.

Practical Lessons

• Inspection and use of lifting slings (chain, wire rope, synthetic).

• Inspection and use of rigging hardware (shackles, lifting eyes, lifting clutches, plate clamps, chain hoists, lever hoists, etc.)

• Common rigging knots (for tagline).

• Hazard & risk assessment and control measures.

• Hand signals.

• Lift planning.

• Practical lifting of loads.

Applicable OH&S Regulations and Standards

Canada Labour Code Part II

• Part 14 Materials Handling
• Part 14.42 Ropes, Slings and Chains

• Part 3 Specification and Certifications
• Part 21 Rigging
• Schedule 5 Cable Clips on Wire Rope

• Part 15 Rigging

• B30.9-2014 Slings
• B30.20-2013 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
• B30.26-2015 Rigging Hardware