OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR TRAINING

Course Description– The overhead crane operator course is designed to provide delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge required in overhead crane operation.

Course Duration2 days

Course Objectives– Upon completion of this overhead crane operator training course, delegates will:


  • Have the knowledge of current regulations applicable to overhead
  • Be able to explain components of overhead crane.
  • Be able to carry out pre-use inspection on overhead crane.
  • Be able to explain the different control systems in overhead crane operations.
  • Have knowledge of safe working procedures in overhead crane operations.
  • Understand duties & responsibilities of an overhead crane operator.

Course Content

  • Introduction
  • Legislations & Regulations
  • Components of an overhead crane
  • Operational pre-use checks
  • Limit switches in overhead cranes
  • Overhead crane control systems
  • Safe operating practices in overhead crane operation
  • BS 7121-7: Overhead crane operation standard
  • Overhead crane parking procedure
  • Slinging methodology in overhead crane operations
  • Signaling & Communications
  • Load handling and load control during overhead crane operation
  • Wire rope inspection
  • Requirements for an overhead crane operator