Hoist Operator Training
Course Introduction:
- Safe Hoist Operation
- Overhead Crane overview
- Overhead Crane PRE USE HOIST inspection
- Overhead Crane operation
- Rigging and Sling Inspection process
- Review/ Recap
- Review of Operator Responsibilities
- Learning Exercise (practical hands-on activity)
- Closing remarks
If its not safe, don’t do it !
Standards Referenced:
OSHA Publication – Sling Safety
- OSHA Standard – Overhead and Gantry Cranes – 29 CFR 1910.179
- OSHA Standard – Slings – 29 CFR 1910.184
- ANSI/ASME B30.9 – Slings
- ANSI/ASME B30.10 – Hooks
- ANSI/ASME B30.11 – Monorails and Underhung Cranes
- ANSI/ASME B30.16 – Overhead Hoists (Underhung)
- ANSI/ASME B30.17 – Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single Girder, Underhung Hoist)
- Design, construction, and safe use of rigging equipment.
- Best practices for lifting, moving, and lowering loads.
- Standard hand signals that should be used in crane operations and more.
Additional Course information
Up to 10 Students Per class
2-3 hour course including: safety video, Power Point presentation, written test, operation test, certificate card
To learn more about training and consultative services, call 507-257-3742 or email sales@southernminnesotainspection.com
We also offer these training courses – all on-site:
Aerial Lift/MEWP Operator Training
Fall Protection Authorized Person Training
