Houston Area Training
Mobile Crane Operator
"For Operators and Trainers"
Mobile Crane Operator Training is designed for operators, trainers, safety personnel and supervisors for all types of Mobile Cranes. Training thoroughly covers cranes regulated by OSHA, MSHA and ASME B30.5. You will learn critical elements that include: operational characteristics, load charts, proper set-up, use of jibs and extensions, load indicating devices, crane stability, structural competence, pre-use inspections, hazard awareness, power line hazards, operator responsibilities, job planning and all with extensive workshop interaction.
This program is an excellent way to prepare operators before they attend the NCCCO Certified Mobile Crane Operator program. 
Houston......Feb 2 - 4
Overhead Crane Operator
"For Operators & Trainers"
Upon completion of the course, the student will fully understand the hazardous nature of a variety of hoisting activities and be familiar with the requirements necessary to avoid unplanned occurrences and accidents.
This training is accomplished in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations, ASME and CMAA standards, manufacturers requirements and recommendations, and accepted safe hoisting practices.
What you will learn:
- Five common hoisting mistakes that lead to accidents.
- Pre-use inspections.
- Recognizing and controlling work site hazards.
- Lift and travel route planning.
- How to control and steady swinging loads.
- Component interaction.
- Emergency shut offs.
- The crane operator's role in predictive maintenance.
- Lift methods that cut years off your crane's life expectancy.
- How the misconception "it looks easy" costs industry billions.
Houston......Feb 9 - 10
Overhead Crane Inspector
This program provides you with the knowledge and skills to complete periodic overhead crane inspections. The knowledge gained in this program will ensure safety and reliability for the cranes inspected.
This program is based on OSHA Regulations, ASME Standards, CMAA references and industry wide consensus. The major topics you will learn are:
- Major operational components
- Emergency shutdown procedures
- Verify access to runway disconnect
- Lockout/tag-out requirements
- Hazard warnings
- Control labeling and conditioning
- Pendant control strain relief
- Wire rope and chain condition
- Requirements for guards
- Limit devices and control functions
- Load control and operation safety
- Brake test procedure
- Load blocks and hooks
- How to conduct a hoist brake check
- Reporting deficiencies
Houston......Feb 11 - 12
