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Applied Rigging Practices - Tampa, FL September 12th, 13th & 14th

Applied Rigging Practices clarifies the critical area below-the-hook - where many hoisting accidents occur. Special workshops explain proper sling use and rigging safety, safe sling selection for bridle slings, load weight calculation, and much, much more.

Major Course Topics

● Pre-Use Inspection

● Sling Ratings

● Sling Angle Stress

● Sling Application

● Rigger/Personnel Safety

This course brings all of the rigging concerns into focus for a practical, field proven method of ensuring rigging safety. For more information call 1-800-521-7669 or visit us online at Crane Tech

Qualified Signal & Qualified Rigging Training - Portland, Maine September 8th & 9th

The new OSHA Crane and Derrick Regulation is officially here.

Effective November 8, 2010 all “Signalpersons” and “Riggers” shall be qualified. This is a mandatory requirement in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1400 Regulations.

Signalperson qualifications are identified under §1926.1428.

Crane Tech has scheduled numerous back to back programs to assist the construction industry to comply with this regulation.

The duration of each program is 8 hours. Don't wait, these programs are limited to 15 persons per class and will sell out quickly.

The Qualified Signal Person program also satisfies ASME B30.5 requirements applicable to general industry. "All signal persons must be tested and they must demonstrate qualification as a signal person.

Crane Tech Signal Person training meets both of these requirements and provides the documentation required by OSHA.

Qualified Rigger keys on the specific requirements of OSHA 1926.1400.

Rigger qualifications are required as mentioned under §1926.1404(r)(1) and §1926.1425(c)(3).

A qualified rigger is needed during assembly/disassembly of cranes, when employees are engaged in hooking, unhooking, or guiding the load, or in the initial connection of a load to a component or structure and are within the fall zone. A qualified rigger is defined as a qualified person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to rigging. NCCCO certified riggers meet this requirement [1926.1404; 1926.1425].

This course brings all of the rigging concerns into focus for a practical, field proven method of ensuring rigging safety.

To register for either of these seminars you can call 1-800-521-7669 or visit us online at Crane Tech

Mobile Crane Inspector Training - Baton Rouge, LA August 29th - September 1st

Learn methods and procedures of conducting a thorough mobile crane inspection from a company Accredited by the US Department of Labor, Maritime Division.

Our "Advanced Job Training Standard" provides procedures that enable inspectors to conduct a systematic inspection.

Major Course Topics

● Machine Size and Characteristics
● Operational Modes
● Major Components
● Capacity and Limitations
● Periodic Inspections Objectives
● Hazard Awareness
● Accident Prevention
● Crane Failures and Prevention
● OSHA: Compliance and Inspections
● Recognition of Unsafe Equipment
● Wire Rope Selection and Installation
● Wire Rope Inspection and Rejection
● How to correct Block Spin
● Sheave Inspection
● Pneumatics and Hydraulics
● Inspector Safety

Participants are provided Crane Tech inspection forms and a complete tool kit for conducting the inspection.

Register 2 students and the 3rd is FREE!

This seminar will be held in Baton Rouge, LA August 29th - September 1st. For more information please call our Seminar Sales Agent @ 1-800-521-7669 or Register OnlineCrane Tech