Crane Safety Training British Columbia - Both crane driver and their employers must be aware of all the potential problems related to the operation of an overhead crane. All over North America, there is legislation which provides rules for the safe maintenance, operation and inspection of lifting equipment. Crane Safety courses help crane owners and managers accredit their operators based on the provincial legislation.
Our operator safety training course will provide the crane operator trainee with all the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to make lifting making use of a crane safer and easier. Training the driver truly helps to extend the life of cranes by ensuring crane's safe operation and high performance.
Articulated cranes under 16,000 lbs. capacity can only be operated by operators who are accredited. Operators should be knowledgeable regarding the features and operational characteristics of the machine. Before use, a pre-operational equipment check has to be done. There is a legal prerequisite to carry out a pre-operational inspection and a check of the overhead conditions and work-site ground.
The directions provided in the manufacturer manual gives information about maintenance, inspection, and unloading and loading operations. Based on legislation, daily and annual inspections are mandatory. Operators are needed to maintain an up-to-date logbook in nearly all regions. They might be needed to validate equipment warranties.
It is recommended that companies include remote control devices to their cranes. Remote control improves safety by allowing the driver an easier alternative for handling the crane.
Improving crane safety would normally help a company's bottom line. Those businesses that follow safe equipment practices will typically see bigger cost savings than companies which don't. The risk of personal injury and equipment damage is really lessened when an operator who is well-trained is handling the crane. Safety conscious drivers are a lot more productive leading to less times required for loading and unloading.