Bridge and gantry crane training for operators, trainers and maintenance crews, offered throughout the United States at your facility or at one of our locations. Every course puts classroom instruction together with hands-on operation on the cranes your crew actually runs, finishes with a written exam and a practical operator evaluation, and gives each operator who passes a dated certification card and a training record for your safety file.
Bridge and Gantry Crane Course at a Glance
- Who it is for: new and experienced operators of overhead bridge cranes, gantry and semi-gantry cranes, jib cranes, wall cranes and hoists, plus the riggers and signal persons who work with them.
- Length: about 4 hours for a refresher, 1 to 2 days for a full operator course, depending on crew size and how many crane types you have.
- Where: on-site anywhere in the United States, or at one of our training locations.
- Format: classroom or online theory first, then hands-on operation and a practical evaluation on your own equipment.
- Standards: OSHA 1910.179, OSHA 1926.1400 where it applies, and ASME B30.2, B30.11, B30.16 and B30.17.
- What you receive: written and practical test results, a wallet certification card, a wall certificate and a copy of the training record for your file.
- Price: quoted per group, because it depends on the number of operators, the crane types and whether we travel to you. Call (888) 501-1355 for a same-day quote.
What the Course Covers
- Crane and hoist types, main parts, controls and capacity ratings
- Reading the load chart and the data plate on the crane
- Daily, frequent and periodic inspections, and tagging equipment out of service
- Pre-operation checks, start-up and shut-down
- Smooth travel, hoisting and lowering, and controlling load swing
- Rigging basics: slings, hooks, below-the-hook devices and sling angles
- Standard hand signals and voice signals
- Working over and around people, tandem (two-crane) lifts and blocked areas
- Common hazards: side pulls, two-blocking, dropped loads, pinch points and electrical contact
- Operator responsibilities, record keeping, and the written and practical tests
Other services like mobile crane training, instructor crane training, and online crane training can be provided here at All Purpose Crane Training. Along, with the latest accredited OSHA crane certification information and documentation for the record.
Bridge Crane Training and Overhead Crane Training Requirements
Our bridge crane training and overhead crane training requirements ensure you will be meeting the latest requirements and specifications of the OSHA standards and regulations.
Overhead Crane Training Requirements
Permanently Installed in Facility
The requirements of General Industry Safety Orders, Article 92, apply to the following equipment when used in construction and permanently installed bridge cranes, overhead cranes, and gantry cranes: overhead and gantry cranes, including semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes, and others having the same fundamental characteristics.
Not Permanently Installed in Facility
The following equipment when used in construction and not permanently installed in a facility: Overhead and gantry cranes, overhead/bridge cranes, Semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes, launching gantry cranes, and similar equipment having the same fundamental characteristics, irrespective of whether it travels on tracks, wheels, or other means.
1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
1910.179 (n)(3)(ix) – When two or more cranes are used to lift a load at least one qualified responsible person should be in charge of the operation. He or she shall analyze the operation and instruct all personnel involved in the proper positioning, rigging of the load, and the movements to be made.
Common Questions About Overhead Crane Training
Is a licence required to run an overhead or gantry crane?
OSHA does not issue a licence for in-plant bridge and gantry cranes. It requires the employer to train each operator, evaluate them on the equipment, designate them as qualified and keep the records. Our course and practical evaluation give you that proof.
How often does the training have to be redone?
Plan on a refresher and re-evaluation every three years, and sooner if an operator moves to a different crane, is involved in an incident or near miss, or is seen operating unsafely.
Can you train on our cranes, in our building?
Yes. Most of our classes are held on-site on the customer's own cranes and loads, on a shift that suits production. We also run classes at our own locations.
Do you train the trainer?
Yes. We certify in-house instructors and evaluators so your company can train and re-evaluate its own operators between our visits.
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Contact us for bridge crane training
Contact us for bridge crane training and overhead gantry crane training courses and more. Get the latest accredited OSHA crane certification prices toll-free at (888) 501-1355. Or fill out a contact form so a representative can contact you as soon as possible.
