Lesson 1Pedestrian exposure: loads travelling over people and walkway interactionsDis section examine how pedestrians dey exposed to crane hazards, including loads over people, walkway conflicts, and blind spots, and describe layout, barriers, and procedural controls to separate people and loads safely.
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 floorsDis section review environmental and workplace hazards wey affect crane safety, including obstructions, poor lighting, slippery floors, and noise, and explain how to inspect, report, and correct dese conditions in di workshop.
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 bayDis section cover hazards when multiple cranes or tasks share a bay, including collision, load interference, and signal confusion, and explain planning, zoning, and communication controls to keep concurrent operations 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 liftDis section cover load-related hazards such as swing, snagging, unbalanced loads, and tipping, explaining how to predict load behavior, plan rigging geometry, and control movement during all phases of di lift.
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 maintenanceDis section address hazards during crane maintenance and work at height, including runway access, falls, dropped tools, and isolation failures, and detail safe access, fall protection, and permit-to-work expectations.
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 distractionDis section explore human factors such as fatigue, distraction, complacency, and poor communication, showing how dem contribute to crane incidents and how to improve teamwork, signaling, and safety culture among workers.
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 incidentsDis section address emergency and rescue hazards, including dropped loads, entrapment, and electrical incidents, and explain planning, drills, and equipment needed for safe response without creating new risks.
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 inspectionDis section focus on rigging and sling hazards, including wear, damage, wrong capacity selection, and missed inspections, and explain how to recognize defects and match rigging to di planned lift properly.
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 checksDis section examine how outdated procedures, missing pre-use checks, and weak administration create hidden hazards, and explain how to build, update, and enforce practical crane procedures and checklists 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 faultsDis section analyze crane system failure modes in hoists, trolleys, bridges, and electrics, and show how inspections, testing, and fault reporting prevent sudden breakdowns and unsafe operating 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
