Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety

This lesson will teach you fundamentals of overhead and gantry crane safety, including the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes, the requirements and procedures for inspecting the equipment, proper pre-planning procedures, and how to safely lift and move a load.

Course Overview

This lesson will teach you fundamentals of overhead and gantry crane safety, including the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes, the requirements and procedures for inspecting the equipment, proper pre-planning procedures, and how to safely lift and move a load.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should understand:

  • The characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes
  • How to inspect a crane prior to use
  • The required actions to prepare for a safe lift
  • How to safely lift, move and set down a load

Course Topics

  • Crane Fundamentals
  • Inspections and Testing
  • Lifting a Load