Crane & Rigging Appreciation Course
(CRAC)
Target Group
The CRANE & RIGGING APPRECIATION COURSE training is designed for:
• Yard management staff.
• Yard supervisors who have a responsibility for cranes and rigging.
• Safety Officers.
Course Aims & Objectives
After this training, the Learners should be able to:
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Appreciate how crane related accidents can occur.
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Appreciate the essential safety practices for crane operations.
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Appreciate how various hazards can lead to serious accidents.
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Appreciate how planning is critical to ensuring safety of crane operations.
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Appreciate how load limiting factors play a crucial role in crane operations.
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Appreciate how routine inspections are the cornerstone of crane safety.
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Appreciate the benefits concerning the proper storage and maintenance of lifting equipment.
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Appreciate the importance of tagging and identifications of lifting slings and shackles.
Course Outline
This programme is designed for those involved in crane and rigging operations in a shipyard or fabrication yard. The course is designed as a safety awareness appreciation course rather than being a compliance-based training programme. It is the responsibility of the employer and its employees to comply with all relevant OSHA/safety rules and regulations, as well as formal discipline training requirements in the jurisdiction in which they work.
Assessment
Written Examination - open book.
