Light Crane, Sling & Hoist Train The Trainer

Program Description:

The Light Crane & Hoist Operator Train-the-Trainer course consists of a classroom training session (including individual participant presentations) and a practical training session. All participants must pass both sessions to be certified. Successful participants receive a both a full size certificate and a wallet certificate of achievement.

Program Training Objectives:
The objective is to provide trainers and with the skills, knowledge, teaching skills, and training materials necessary to train other members of the workforce to operate Industrial cranes in a safe and efficient manner.

Program Content:

Feeling comfortable in front of a group
Effective speaking techniques
Effective body language

Tips for conducting an effective safety course
Principles of good communication
Learning the light crane & hoist operator course content including:
-Review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the legal requirement for using a crane or hoist including
- Responsibilities of the owner, supervisor and worker
- Consequences of improper use of a crane
- The lifting capacity of cranes
- Crane load limits
- Using different kinds of slings, rigging methods, and the effect of sling angle
- Safe lifting practices (lifting, moving, and placing loads)
- Maintaining a safe distance
- Proper use of controls
- Understanding lifting attachments
- Pre-shift checks of the crane
Administering theory and practical tests

Program Duration:
One day (seven hours) of theory training (including practice presentations) and practical evaluation with a maximum group size of 3 participants.