Overhead: High-Impact Crane Safety

Regardless of the area in the plant where cranes are used, whether it is in shipping and receiving, maintenance, or any other section, these devices are integral to completing work. They share a common purpose in lifting and moving heavy objects, but they also share a common danger. It takes just one lapse in judgment or one violation of a company’s safety policy to cause a potentially deadly accident. This is why it is important to know how to safely inspect, operate, and repair a crane, all of which are demonstrated in this Video On Demand.

This training video educates you on safety rules governing loads, hooks and wires, and other aspects of the crane itself. Furthermore, it also gives you seven keys to preventing crane accidents. If cranes are not used properly and safely, injury, and potentially death could result. Ensure safe crane operation and a safer working environment by following the information presented here.

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All crane operators

• Introduction
• Inspections and Pre-Operational Checkout
• Pre-Operational Checkout Procedures
• Determining Load Weight and Load Capacity Of Crane
• Sling Inspection and Use
• Sling Angles
• Lifting and Moving Loads
• Cab-Controlled Cranes
• Crane Repairs
• Seven Keys to Preventing Crane Accidents
• Conclusion

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• Safe Use and Operation of Industrial Cranes - Concise Version
• Crane Safety In Industrial And Construction Environments