Shipyard Crane Safety
Online Training Certification Course
29 CFR 1915 Subpart G, 1918.55 & .66, 1910.179, 1926 Subpart CC
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This course presents an overview of the types of cranes used in the maritime industry and the qualifications and duties of workers involved in rigging and hoisting operations.
Working with and around cranes is inherently dangerous. Shipyard employees can be easily injured by falling loads, moving booms, and overturning equipment. Workers can also be caught in between moving machinery parts or struck by moving machinery.
Crane safety must be prioritized during machinery, equipment, or cargo hoisting and lifting operations.
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The course covers the standards and regulations regarding the requirements for gear and equipment used for rigging and hoisting and the safety controls used to reduce the chance of worker injury or death while performing such operations.Shipyard workers perform a wide range of duties, including the construction, repair, and dismantling of vessels, as well as the loading and unloading of cargo. This type of work requires the use of various types of heavy machinery, including cranes.
A crane is a powerful machine used to lift and move heavy loads, machinery, and materials. It is important for employees to have an in-depth understanding of crane safety standards and regulations before being involved in crane operations.
Case Study: Two workers were assigned new jobs on their worksite. One was briefly shown how to operate a crane and the other was assigned to help rig the loads.
The worker tasked with operating the crane spent a short time practicing, during which multiple alarms and warning signals went off in the crane’s cab. Despite not understanding why these alarms and signals were executed, the new operator used what knowledge he had of the crane’s controls to turn them off.
Meanwhile, the second worker stood directly under the crane’s lifting gear while the crane was being extended. In preparation for rigging, the headache ball was pulled tightly against the crane by its cable. It then broke free and dropped, causing it to land directly on the worker.
Since the warning signals were turned off by the new crane operator, no warning was issued before the headache ball broke free.
Key Takeaway: The crane operator and riggers in this incident were not properly trained on how to correctly rig and operate a crane. OSHA regulations regarding crane operations state that any person engaged in a crane operation must be certified or qualified.
If the workers involved in this operation were trained properly, they would have known that a crane’s safety and warning devices should never be shut off during operation. They would have also known that riggers should never place themselves under a crane’s boom, hook, or load.
Remember, crane operators, riggers, and signal persons must be properly qualified to perform rigging and hoisting operations to prevent injury to workers.
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Governing Regulations
This course covers 29 CFR §1915 Subpart G, “Gear and Equipment for Rigging and Materials Handling,” 29 CFR §1918.55, “Cranes,” 29 CFR §1918.66, “Cranes and Derricks Other Than Vessel’s Gear,” 29 CFR §1910.179, “Overhead and Gantry Cranes,” and 29 CFR §1926 Subpart CC, “Crane and Derricks in Construction,” all of which contain regulations governing gear, equipment, and use of cranes.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Shipyard Crane Safety Training
- Key Terms
- Injury and Death Statistics
- Overview of Applicable Regulations
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Rights
- Safety Controls
- Common Types of Cranes Used in the Maritime Industry
- Derricks
- Inspection Requirements for Derricks
- Gantry and Overhead Cranes
- Inspection Requirements for Gantry and Overhead Cranes
- Floating Cranes and Derricks
- Inspection of Floating Cranes and Derricks
- Tower Cranes
- Pre-Erection Inspection of Tower Cranes
- Post-Erection Inspection of Tower Cranes
- Shipboard Pedestal Cranes
- Inspection of Shipboard Pedestal Cranes
- Crane Operator, Rigger, and Signal Person Qualifications and Duties
- Crane Operator Qualifications
- Crane Operator Duties
- Rigger Qualifications
- Rigger Duties
- Signal Person Qualifications
- Signal Person Duties
- Gear and Equipment Requirements for Rigging and Hoisting
- Requirements for Manila Rope and Manila-Rope Slings
- Requirements for Wire Rope and Wire-Rope Slings
- Requirements for Chains and Chain Slings
- Requirements for Shackles
- Requirements for Hooks
- Requirements for Chain Falls and Pull-Lifts
- Use of Gear for Rigging and Hoisting
- Safety Controls for Rigging and Hoisting Operations
- Preparation of Ground Conditions
- Tagout Procedures
- Limiting Swing Radius Hazards
- Limiting Crane Loads
- Use of Signals During Hoisting Operations
- Types of Signals for Crane Operations
- Cargo Operations Standards
- Use of Safety Devices
- Fall Protection
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
Retraining is required when: (1) supervision and inspections indicate that the employee is not following safety-related work practices; (2) new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures necessitate the use of safety-related work practices that are different from those the employee would normally use; or (3) the employee must use safety procedures that are not normally used in his or her regular job duties. OSHA considers tasks that an employee performs less often than once a year as triggering the requirement for retraining.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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