objectivesThe Cal Crane Safety Basics for Construction training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course covering many safety principles surrounding tower and mobile cranes. The course includes crane requirements, as well as specific requirements for rough terrain, truck mounted crawler, and tower cranes in California. Additionally, participants can expect to cover the need for and use of load charts, as well as requirements for California operator certification.
OSHA Education School’s Cal Crane Safety Basics for Construction online training is designed to teach the basic safety principles associated with mobile and power cranes. Furthermore, the course covers and references Cal/OSHA safety standards surrounding the use of cranes. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to crane safety in California
General requirements
General requirements for all cranes
Types of cranes
Rough terrain cranes
Boom type mobile cranes
Tower cranes
Load charts
Testing and certifications
Specific industry terms covered throughout the three courses include the following:
California operator certification
Cal/OSHA safety standards
Mobile cranes
Tower cranes
descriptionThe Cal Crane Safety Basics for Construction course is an intermediate-level course that covers numerous safety aspects associated with tower and mobile cranes. The training covers crane regulations in general, as well as California-specific standards for rough terrain, truck-mounted crawler, and tower cranes. Additionally, participants can anticipate learning about the need and use of load charts, as well as California operator certification standards. Cal Crane Safety Basics for Construction is an online course that teaches the fundamental safety rules that apply to mobile and power cranes. Additionally, the course discusses and references the California/OSHA safety requirements governing the operation of cranes.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Crane Safety Basics For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Crane Safety Course Objectives References Cranes Statistics Major Causes of Crane Accidents Who Is at Risk? Fatalities Good Equipment Rarely Fails Human Error Crane Hazards 2. General Requirements for All Cranes
Guidelines Pre-use inspection Periodic Inspections Mandatory Annual Inspection Modifications/Additions Surrounding Hazards Electrical Hazards Checklist What Do I Do If the Crane Contacts an Energized Line? Electrical Current Pattern Guard Moving Parts Swing Radius Operator Visibility Ladders and Walkways Suspended Loads Stability Boom Length/Boom Angle Indicators Configurations Load Charts Hand Signals Tag Lines Overhead Loads: Operators Overhead Loads: Riggers Fire Prevention/protection Review Crane Regulations 3. Types of Cranes
Rough Terrain Crane Truck Mounted Crane Crawler Crane Tower Crane Hydraulic vs. Lattice Boom Hydraulic vs. Lattice Boom (Friction) 4. Rough Terrain Cranes
Outriggers Extra Pads for Outriggers Wheels off the Ground Booms: Fly Sections Boom Design and Capacity Boom Failure: Sideloading Load Lines: Main Block Sheaves Whip Line Whip Line Safety Anti - Two Block Visibility 5. Boom Type Mobile Cranes
All Mobile Cranes Mobile Cranes Boomstop Canopy Guard Truck Mounted Cranes: Lattice Boom Lattice Booms Lattice Booms: Jibs Lattice Booms: Short Boom Truck Mounted Crane with Hydraulic Boom Hydraulic Boom 6. Crawler Cranes
Crawler Cranes: Lattice Booms Skid Steering Counter weight 7. Tower Cranes
Tower Crane at Work Permits/Certifications Limit Switches Engineered Crane Base Operator Cab Ladder Safety The Trolley Jacking Mast Tower Jacking Mast Tower Cranes 8. Load Charts
Crane Manual Load Chart: A Model Load Chart: Stability Load Charts: On Board Computers On Board Computers OSHA Education School’s Cal Crane Safety Basics for Construction training offers essential safety principles and requirements for all cranes, as well as specific requirements for several types of equipment. It emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Follow the specific safety rules and procedures established
Perform inspections, testing, and certifications as needed
Properly care for and maintain equipment
Know how to recognize and identify potential risks
Understand how to best operate cranes onsite
