Lesson 1Pedestrian exposure: loads travelling over people and walkway interactionsThis part looks at how walkers face crane risks, like loads passing over folks, walkway clashes, and blind spots, and outlines layout, barriers, and rules to keep people and loads apart.
Mapping pedestrian routes and crane travel pathsRules for never traveling loads over personnelUse of barriers, exclusion zones, and signageSpotters and taglines near walkways and doorsManaging visitors and non-routine foot trafficLesson 2Environmental and workplace hazards: obstructions, poor lighting, slippery floorsThis part reviews surroundings and workplace risks affecting crane safety, such as blockages, dim lights, slippery surfaces, and noise, and explains how to check, report, and fix these issues.
Identifying overhead and side obstructions to travelAssessing lighting levels at controls and load pathManaging floor conditions, spills, and housekeepingEffects of temperature, wind, and humidity indoorsNoise, visibility, and line-of-sight limitationsLesson 3Concurrent operations and multi-crane interactions when sharing a bayThis part handles risks when several cranes or jobs share a bay, including crashes, load clashes, and signal mix-ups, and explains planning, zoning, and talking controls to keep shared work safe.
Planning lifts when multiple cranes share a bayCrane zoning, interlocks, and anti-collision systemsCoordinating signals between multiple operatorsManaging simultaneous lifting and adjacent workSpotter roles during congested crane operationsLesson 4Load-related hazards: swing, snagging, unbalanced loads, tipping during liftThis part covers load risks like swinging, catching, uneven loads, and tipping, explaining how to predict load actions, plan rigging setups, and manage movement in all lift stages.
Causes and control of load swing and driftPreventing snagging on structures and equipmentCenter of gravity and unbalanced load indicatorsTipping risks for suspended and supported loadsUse of taglines and controlled accelerationLesson 5Maintenance and working at height hazards: access to runway, fall-from-height during maintenanceThis part deals with risks in crane upkeep and height work, including runway entry, falls, dropped tools, and isolation errors, and details safe entry, fall guards, and work permit rules.
Safe access to runways, walkways, and platformsFall protection selection and correct use on cranesLockout, tagout, and test-before-touch stepsPreventing dropped tools and loose materials aloftPermit-to-work controls for crane maintenanceLesson 6Human factors and communication failures: miscommunication, complacency, operator distractionThis part explores human elements like tiredness, distraction, overconfidence, and bad talking, showing how they lead to crane mishaps and ways to boost teamwork, signals, and safety mindset.
Recognizing fatigue, stress, and distraction in operatorsStandardizing hand signals and radio phraseologyManaging complacency during routine repetitive liftsBriefings, pre-lift huddles, and post-job reviewsDesigning controls to reduce human error likelihoodLesson 7Emergency and rescue hazards: dropped load scenarios, entrapment, electrical incidentsThis part handles emergency and rescue risks, like dropped loads, trapping, and electrical shocks, and explains planning, practice runs, and gear for safe response without new dangers.
Planning for dropped load and near-miss eventsResponding to entrapment and crush situationsElectrical contact, arcing, and shock hazardsEmergency stop use and post-incident isolationRescue roles, equipment, and coordinationLesson 8Rigging and sling failures: wear, incorrect selection, improper inspectionThis part focuses on rigging and sling risks, including wear, harm, wrong choice, and skipped checks, and explains spotting faults and matching rigging to the planned lift.
Recognizing wear, cuts, and broken wires on slingsSelecting slings and hardware for load and hitch typeTagging, identification, and capacity markingsInspection frequencies and removal-from-service rulesStorage, handling, and avoiding rigging misuseLesson 9Procedural and administrative gaps: outdated procedures, lack of pre-use checksThis part checks how old rules, missing pre-checks, and weak admin create hidden risks, and explains building, updating, and enforcing practical crane rules and lists on site.
Identifying outdated or conflicting crane proceduresDesigning effective pre-use and shift inspection checklistsLinking crane procedures to risk assessmentsDocument control and version management for proceduresTraining and sign-off on new or revised proceduresLesson 10Crane system failures: hoist, trolley, bridge mechanical and electrical faultsThis part breaks down crane system breakdowns in hoists, trolleys, bridges, and wiring, and shows how checks, tests, and fault reports stop sudden failures and unsafe conditions.
Common hoist and brake failure indicatorsTrolley and bridge travel faults and warning signsRunway, end stop, and buffer system hazardsElectrical supply, festoon, and pendant issuesFunctional testing and defect escalation process
