Training Requirements and Recommendations
OPERATOR TRAINING
ASME B30.2 – 2022 clearly states that Operator Training is required. To sum up OSHA 1910.179 and ASME B30.2-2022 requirements cranes shall be operated only by personnel who:
- Have been trained and evaluated by a competent instructor.
- Are able to explain and apply all recommended safety and operating procedures.
- know proper hand signals.
- Are able to correctly make precision lifts.
- Some states/provinces have more specific requirements
- (Michigan OSHA Part 18 requires all operators be licensed by the employer.
Further it is the responsibility of Management to issue a certificate or formal record that verifies that the person has been trained and has passed the examinations required.
THE KONECRANES TRAINING INSTITUTE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CRANE OPERATORS:
- OH Crane Operator Training Course No. 700 or 808A or C
- Hands-on Experience
- Practical Evaluation on the crane the student will be using.
- Be provided refresher training with evaluation every two years.
CRANE INSPECTION PERSONNEL
Crane inspection personnel are required to be designated by the employer. Some States/Provinces have more stringent requirements. (Calif.) The Konecranes Training Institute’s recommendation is that Crane Inspectors have:
- Hands-on experience working with cranes.
- Crane Inspection Course No. 818 or 819 with written evaluation.
- Pass a practical Evaluation.
- Have the ability and means to present findings.
- Refresher training with evaluation every two years (Course No. 820)
CRANE MAINTENANCE TRAINING
The new ASME B30.2-2022 specification clearly spells out that training for maintenance personnel including Electrical, Mechanical and Structural is required. To sum up OSHA 1910.179 and ASME B30.2-2022 training requirements, personnel must be competent and trainedto perform maintenance on your cranes and hoists.
- Hands-on experience working with cranes.
The Konecranes Training Institute’s recommendation:
Maintenance personnel as a minimum receive training, which includes:
- Trade skills – Basic Electricity or Basic Mechanical
- Overhead Crane Maintenance Courses
- Overhead Crane Mechanical Maintenance Course (Course No. 809or 811) for Mechanics.
- Training on the specific crane control system.
- Refresher and advanced skill training
- If maintenance personnel are going to need to operate cranes – Operator training should be provided.
General Information
Training is applicable to all brands of cranes and hoists. For on-site training, students should be familiar with the bulletin number(s) and equipment serial numbers which apply to their facility’s particular crane control system. These numbers help Institute instructors locate specific schematics for a customer’s crane. Students are asked to bring their crane drawings or manuals to class, if they have any specific questions to address.
PRE-REQUISITES
Participants must have knowledge of either basic mechanical or electrical terminology. Practical experience with equipment maintenance and diagnostic equipment is also recommended.
TRAINING RECORDS
Employers should keep written records on all training provided to employees. If you need a transcript of past courses for your employees, please contact the Konecranes Training Institute.
PARTIAL LIST OF REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS
- OSHA 1910.179
- OSHA 1926.1400
- ASME B30.2 and others
- State/Provincial Regulations
- MSHA – Mining
- US Coast Guard/Maritime
- Canadian/Provincial Regulations
- CMAA
- HMI
- NEC