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Course Type:  Equipment operating

Course Purpose

This course is for a student whom has zero or minimal experience operating an Overhead Crane.

Skill Level:  Novice Operator

Training Method:  In person.

Class Size:  2 - 8 students

Training Duration:  6 - 8 hours (depending on student's skill and knowledge).

Training Locations

Calgary Region:  In person training at the customer's workplace.

Vancouver Region:  In person training at the customer's workplace.

Vancouver Island Region:  In person training at the customer's workplace.

Customer Requirements

Customer supplied crane and load for practical lessons.

Student Requirements

1. Be the minimum age for the worksite.
   
2. Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (provided by student):
1. PPE as per the training location requirements.
2. Safety boots, hard hat, high visibility vest/jacket/overall.

Course Literature

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Training Certification

Digital training card as proof of training, includes hyperlinked class photos and course material. Valid for 3 years. 

Bonus for Large Employers (50+ students)

Access to OOSHEW's robust training database (training records from your employees and your subcontractors).

Course Price

Private Group Class: $1,500.00 (minimum charge of 6 students)

Additional Students: $250.00 per student

Extra Costs: Out of town travel when applicable.

Theory Lessons

1. Reference to applicable OHS Regulations (Federal, Provincial).
2. Reference to applicable CSA standards and ASME standards.
3. Operator responsibilities.
4. Manufacturer specifications for the equipment being trained on.
5. Hazard and Risk Assessment for operating the equipment safely in the workplace.
6. Safe operating procedures.
7. Hand signals and working with a spotter.
8. Equipment purpose and limitations.
9. Equipment preventive maintenance practices.
10. Equipment inspection criteria.
11. Equipment lockout.

Documentation Lessons

1. Completing a Hazard & Risk Assessment.
2. Completing a pre-use inspection report.
3. Completing a Lift Plan.

Practical Lessons

1. Inspecting the Overhead Crane components.
2. Operating the Overhead Crane.
3. Locking out the Overhead Crane.
4. Hand signals.
5. Practical lifting of loads.

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