Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety Online
Duration:
20 minutes
Required:
Prerequisites:
none
Course Cost:
$0.00
Course mode:
Self-paced online
Intended audience
This course is recommended for University personnel using overhead and gantry cranes and hoists to lift and move loads.
Description
This course teaches fundamentals of overhead and gantry crane safety, including the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes, the requirements and procedures for inspecting the equipment, proper pre-planning procedures, and how to safely lift and move a load. Qualified crane operators are required to take Overhead Crane Operator Training.
Regulations and resources
Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.