Overview & Objectives
The Signaling for Mobile & Overhead Cranes online training is an introductory level course designed to teach students how to work with and around crane operations. Throughout this training, participants can expect to learn the responsibilities of the signalperson as they pertain to crane operators, equipment used in rigging, how to select appropriate equipment, inspection, and more.
Signaling for Mobile & Overhead Cranes training covers a broad range of topics surrounding crane operations, the role of the signalperson, and the makeup of a successful crane operation. Specific course topics are reinforced through supplemental workbooks and include the following:
- Fundamental functions and responsibilities of crane operations
- Mobile and overhead crane and hand signals
- Knots, hitches, and taglines, as well as their best practice applications
Who is this Course for?
The Signaling for Mobile & Overhead Cranes course is designed for all those who may work with and/or around mobile and overhead cranes in the Construction, General Industry, and Manufacturing workplaces. Those who may specifically benefit from this course include the following:
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- Trade workers
- Riggers
- General laborers
- Crane operators/crane operators in training
Features & Benefits
This Signaling for Mobile & Overhead Cranes course is a four-hour introductory level training in which participants can expect to learn all about the fundamentals of mobile and overhead crane operations. With topics ranging from hand and voice signals to proper rigging and applications, participants can expect a comprehensive training ideal for all those who work with and around crane operations. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:
- Understand the responsibilities of the signalperson as they pertain to crane operations
- Recognize fundamental functions and responsibilities of crane operation
- Interpret mobile and overhead crane hand signals
- Identify knots, hitches, and taglines and their best practice applications
- Understand and interpret mobile and overhead crane voice signals
