ITSSAR Crane Operation Training
On-site, ITSSAR-accredited overhead crane training in Keighley, West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
Develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently. Training covers the equipment, lifting procedures and communication needed to reduce risks for everyone on site.
Training is available for new and experienced operators, with refresher and conversion courses also offered. Course length depends on your previous experience and the equipment you need to use.
Lifting Equipment And Loads
Learn about LOLER, the selection and use of slings, chains and eyebolts, sling configurations, lifting angles, load weights, centre of gravity and load packing.
Communication And Safe Operation
Understand hand signals and communication with slinger/signallers, follow safe operating procedures and recognise conditions that make a lift unsafe.
Overhead Gantry Crane Training
Courses are available for novice and experienced operators, as well as refresher and conversion training.
Plan The Lift
- Lift planning and load assessment
- Risk assessments and legal duties
- Signals and working near pedestrians
Check And Operate Safely
- Pre-use inspections
- Common accidents and incident prevention
- Overload warning systems
- PPE and safe working loads
Training For Your Experience Level
Course length and the balance of practical and theoretical learning depend on your previous experience.
Novice
No previous knowledge is required. Build the foundations for safe overhead crane operation.
Experienced
Build on existing knowledge. Training may be shorter depending on what remains to be learnt.
Refresher
Refresh existing skills with evidence of prior learning. Employers decide when further training is needed.
Conversion
Training takes account of the equipment you have operated previously and the differences you need to learn.
ITSSAR-accredited certification can be recognised across employers. This training covers overhead cranes; other machinery requires appropriate additional training.
Slinger/Signaller Training
Develop the knowledge, practical skills and clear communication needed to work safely with a crane operator.
Equipment And Loads
- Health and safety responsibilities
- Daily and periodic equipment checks
- Load weight and dimensions
- Hitch types and accessory de-rating
Communication And Practice
- Clear signals for crane operators
- Pre-use inspections
- Cooperation during lifting operations
- Practical application of safe procedures
Assessment And Duration
Practical and theoretical assessments lead to an ITSSAR-accredited certificate. Course duration depends on your previous experience with lifting operations and equipment.
Get In Touch
We offer ITSSAR workplace transport training in Keighley, West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. We have been providing ITSSAR accredited on-site training courses since 2003. Our services include: forklift training, materials handling and access equipment training. Get in touch to see how our courses can help keep you safe in the workplace.