Articulating Boom Crane Operator

The Articulating Boom Crane Operator Training program is specifically designed to upgrade the existing knowledge and skill levels of experienced operators, trainees, safety personnel, inspectors, maintenance personnel, managers, and supervisors. The information provided in the classroom is reinforced with hands-on application sessions on an articulating boom crane with equipment at your site. All personnel attending this program will gain significant and useful skills and will leave with a stronger understanding and appreciation of the requirements and responsibilities of Articulating Boom Crane Operators.

The two-day Articulating Boom Crane Operator program provides an excellent learning environment for General Contractors, Roofers, Sign Erectors, Block and Brick Distributors, Municipalities, and Electrical Workers.

You will benefit from learning about:

• Operator Requirements and Responsibilities
• Effective Communications Among Lifting Personnel
• Proper Use of Hand and Voice Signals
• Applicable OSHA & ANSI/ASME Safety Standards
• Safe, Effective and Efficient Operating Techniques
• Proper Articulating Crane Set-up
• Evaluating and Applying Site Conditions
• Dangers of Power Lines
• Equipment Overload, Shock Loading
• Supporting Surface Requirements
• Load Chart Interpretations and Applications
• Lift Planning & Determining and Verifying the Load Weight
• Load Control
• Use of Operator Aids
• Basic Rigging Principles
• Determining the Load’s Center of Gravity
• Sling Selection, Inspection and Sling Angles
• Wire Rope Construction and Inspection
• Hitch Selection and Applications
• Pre-Operation & Post Operation Inspections
• Equipment Maintenance
• Minimizing the Opportunity for Accidents