Overview

Overhead Equipment is a comprehensive course for anyone who operates overhead cranes, hoists or other overhead suspended equipment.

This broadcast-quality program instructs your workers how to perform an inspection and how to inspect and operate overhead equipment safely.

Daily Inspections

• Periodic Inspections
• Load Rating Limits
• Reporting Hazards

Components

• Hoists
• Cranes

Precautions

• End Stops
• Restraining Devices
• Resistance Welders
• Safe Work Practices

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...

Follow inspection guidelines

1. List the five key areas of daily visual inspections.
2. Recall the need for periodic inspections.
3. Identify the need to report hazards immediately.
4. Explain the need for inspection of equipment that is new or has been idle.

Observe load rating limits

1. Analyze load rating limits of overhead equipment.

Inspect hoists

1. Identify the basic components of a hoist.
2. Describe the procedures to follow when inspecting a hook.
3. Describe the procedures to follow when inspecting a cable drum.
4. Describe the procedures to follow when inspecting a cable.
5. Explain the use of a hoist limit switch.

Inspect and operate cranes safely

1. Identify the basic components of a crane.
2. Explain the labeling procedure for controls.
3. Identify places where end stops need to be inspected.
4. Recognize that loads need to be lifted vertically.

Observe safety precautions for overhead equipment

1. Explain redundant end stops.
2. Identify the restraining device used for end stops.
3. Identify safe practices when working around overhead equipment.