Course Overview

This course will enable you to undertake the duties of a crane supervisor as defined by the appointed person.

Who should attend 

This course is designed for personnel who supervise the lift and follow lift plans for routine and non-routine lifts.

Course Outline 

• Have a basic understanding of the industry , the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilites as a crane / lift supervisor 
• Explain the importance of locating and idenifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction uses, applications and functions.
• Demonstrate how to interpret and extract informationon all relevant documentation
• Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes 
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• Explain the function and use of ther RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided 
• Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantiling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards 
• Identify potentail hazards and unsaef lifting practices using different lifting scenarios
• Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accesories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity 
• Supervoise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication
• Explain all environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation
• Carry out all "out of service" and securing procedures