Extended Operation and Rigging Crane Training

This program is held on site at the Hoosier Crane Elkhart Service Branch over 3 days and a total of 22 hours. It will cover the role and responsibilities of the overhead crane operator and rigger. You will be trained on the basics of safe operation practices, crane attachments, side and shock loading, basic rigging, and effects of sling angles. Accommodations are not provided. Price is per person attending.

Training Outline:

Operator

• Definitions
• Inspection documentation/record keeping requirements
• Frequent & periodic inspection requirements
• Nomenclature & selection of equipment
• Operational limitations of equipment
• Required pre-operational inspection
• Accident causes and preventions
• ASME B30.2 hand signals
• Proper communication between work crew
• Shutdown
• Safe operating practices

Rigging

• Definitions
• Inspection documentation/record keeping requirements
• Riggers responsibilities
• Section of rigging
• Sling angles
• Sling hitches
• Determining load weight
• Environment conditions
• Safe rigging practices

Location

Classes

Hoosier Crane Elkhart Service Branch
Training Center

2207 Clay Street
Elkhart, Indiana 46517

Accommodations

These are hotels that we recommend in the area. Stay is not provided by Hoosier Crane

Holiday Inn
3610 Nappanee Street
Elkhart, In 46517

Comfort Suites
27838 County Rd 24
Elkhart, In 4651