This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information in order to understand the role and responsibility of the Crane Supervisor. Participants will be able to will be able understand and follow safe systems of work for lifting operations including risk assessments and method statements.
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he crane supervisor is the competent person responsible for supervising the lifting operation and ensuring the safe system of work is followed.
The supervisor will check that all equipment correct and suitable personnel have been selected and ensure all involved are briefed on the job and their roles throughout the operation.
Basic Training 3 Days/Refresher Training 2 Days
Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
Codes of practice ‐ BS7121
Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
Crane appreciation ‐ crane types, capabilities and limitations
Duty charts
Crane terminology
Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
Crane stability/ground conditions
Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
Lifting accessories
Types of accessories and use
Slinging techniques
Down rating of accessories
Sling angles
Communications
Preparing a lift site in accordance with the AP's safe system of work
Theory Assessment
Practical Assessment