Overhead Crane – Operator Safety (OSHA)

This online Overhead Crane course covers types of cranes and lifting devices, how to inspect and safely operate them, and how to recognize the common hazards that surround their use.

Course Overview

This online Overhead Crane course covers types of cranes and lifting devices, how to inspect and safely operate them, and how to recognize the common hazards that surround their use.

An OSHA-Compliant Training Class Online for Overhead Cranes (Bridge Cranes, Gantry Cranes). I-CAB Recognized. This course satisfies OSHA's requirements for the classroom portion of operator safety training.

Course Topics

  • Types of overhead cranes
  • Hazards associated with cranes
  • Crane inspections
  • Inspection checklists
  • Load tests
  • Crane structure and components
  • Emergency shut-off
  • Suspended controls
  • Electrical systems
  • Warning labels
  • Safe crane operations
  • Rigging hardware
  • Rigging practices