General description (maximum class size: 10)
This course encompasses the inspection criteria for all brands of overhead cranes and hoists. Maintenance and inspection staff will learn safety requirements and frequent inspection criteria in accordance with OSHA, ANSI/ASME and CMAA codes and regulations.
Covers a wide variety of crane configurations. Receive a working knowledge of all pertinent regulatory agency requirements. How to perform inspections in accordance with all pertinent codes and regulations. Understand and interpret applicable sections of OSHA Title 29 regulations and ANSI/ASME B30 series. Recognize and perform required record keeping and be able to perform FREQUENT crane inspections.
You will learn how to:
- Reduce costly crane downtime
- Extend crane components life
- Lower overall maintenance costs
- Assure compliance with OSHA and ASME B30 standards
Course objectives
- Perform frequent inspections in accordance with all pertinent codes and regulations
- Understand wire rope inspections and rejection criteria
- Understand and interpret applicable sections of OSHA Title 29 regulations (OSHA 29CFR)
- Have a working knowledge of ANSI/ASME Standard B30.2 and others
- Recognize and perform required record keeping
- Be able to perform consistent, comprehensive frequent crane inspections
