General description
This course provides an overview of OSHA regulations, ASME standards, risk management principles, and safe crane operations. Participants will learn how to identify hazards, assess risk, conduct inspections, apply safe rigging and lifting practices, and develop effective crane safety programs. The course combines compliance requirements with practical strategies to improve safety, reduce incidents, and support operational reliability.
Course outline
- Introduction to Crane Safety & Regulations
- Crane Incident Studies
- Risk Management Fundamentals
- Crane Operations & Rigging Basics
- Inspections & Compliance
- Safety Planning & Incident Prevention
- Building an Effective Safety Program
Course objectives
- Explain OSHA and ASME requirements for overhead and gantry cranes.
- Identify hazards and perform basic crane-related risk assessments.
- Conduct and document crane inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Apply safe crane operating and rigging practices.
- Support the implementation of an effective crane safety and compliance program.
