Gantry Crane

Duration of training
1 day
Minimum and maximum class numbers
8 max
Award
Safety Solutions certificate & I.D. card
Duration of certificate
5 years
Venue
Training is available at the Safety Solutions Training centre or at the Client’s premises.
Course description & General Information
AIMS OF COURSE:
- To develop the skill and knowledge to safely operate a gantry crane
CONTENT OF COURSE:
- Legal Responsibilities of Operators
- In-company Codes of Practice.
- Principal Components of the Crane
- Terminology
- Stability of the Machine
- Warning Devices
- Operational and Maintenance Checks
- Safe Loading and Capacity
- Weight of Load Assessment
- Operation With and Without Loads
- Correct Slinging Techniques
- Identification of Faulty Lifting Gear



