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Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety in Industrial Settings Training Course

Name: Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety in Industrial Settings Training Course
Brand: Atlantic Training
SKU: AT199
Availability: OnlineOnly

This training identifies the types, uses, and safety requirements for using cranes and hoists in industrial settings.

20 minutes

EN / ES / FR

2025

SKU: AT199

Training Objectives

Identify common types of overhead cranes

Identify OSHA requirements for crane inspection and maintenance

Describe how to use overhead cranes to lift and move loads safely

Understand how to safely use equipment to move a load

Understand the requirements to become a crane operator

Course Overview

Moving things around a warehouse or factory can be labor-intensive, tedious, and just plain hard at times. Luckily, using overhead cranes can make these tasks much easier and faster! In this training, you will learn about the different types of overhead cranes used in industrial settings, how to use them safely, and what it takes to be a crane operator. Overhead cranes are an important piece of equipment when used correctly and safely!

There are four main types of overhead cranes used in industrial settings: gantry cranes, jib cranes, bridge cranes, and monorail cranes. Each one comes with its own benefits and uses. For example, monorail cranes are perfect for areas with limited floor space where items have to be moved to various locations, whereas jib cranes are commonly used for jobs requiring repetitive movements, like an assembly line. Choosing the right crane for the job is an important first step!

As with anything, there are safety precautions that need to be taken when using any type of overhead crane. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines overhead and gantry crane regulations in 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart N, standard 1910.179. Here, guidelines on general safety, like the use of footwalks and ladders around cranes, brakes, and electrical equipment, are outlined. In addition, overhead cranes must adhere to specific inspection schedules depending on their components and frequency of use. For example, frequent inspections must take place in daily to monthly intervals, whereas periodic inspections are in 1 to 12-month intervals. Keeping up with OSHA's safety requirements, inspection, and maintenance guidelines helps keep everyone working in and around overhead cranes safe.

This course will help you identify the right overhead crane to use and provide information on how to use it safely. Overhead cranes can make certain tasks easier, but only when used correctly. Taking the time to learn how to do this now can protect you from accidents and injuries in the future!

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.

29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart N standard 1910.179

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OSHA standard 1910.179 applies specifically to overhead and gantry cranes, including top-running and under-running bridge cranes, single-girder and double-girder cranes, and wall cranes, excluding locomotive and crawler cranes.

Only designated, trained, and qualified persons are allowed to operate cranes. Operators must understand safe operating practices, equipment limitations, and load handling procedures as specified in the regulation.

Yes. Electrical components must comply with Subpart S of 29 CFR 1910. Pendant pushbuttons must not exceed 150 volts AC or 300 volts DC, and control circuits should not exceed 600 volts. Pushbutton stations must be properly supported and protected.

Yes, inspection records of periodic inspections must be kept and be available to appointed personnel. These records should include the date of inspection, the signature of the inspector, and the identified deficiencies.

If a crane is found to be unsafe or defective, it must be taken out of service immediately and not returned to operation until the unsafe conditions have been corrected.

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Disclaimer: This training has been developed to teach about the best practices in crane, derrick, and hoist safety in industrial settings. This training includes information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines related to regulation 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart N standard 1910.179, and related standards. Completion of this training does NOT certify anyone to operate a crane. Information provided hereafter is for educational purposes only.