Working safely with small deck cranes

Working safely with small deck cranes

An operator moves loads with a small deck crane on board a ship. The operator must work safely, responsibly, and efficiently and must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues. The trainee will learn about safety aspects, lifting equipment, and the attachment and movement of loads on board. They will also be responsible for the daily maintenance of the lifting equipment. All these aspects are covered during this course.

What will you learn during the training?

The course combines theory and practice. You will learn about:

  • types of cranes (including deck crane)
  • practice safe and efficient working with the crane
  • safety aspects of lifting equipment (working load, test load, breaking force and usage factor) and lifting equipment certificates
  • rejection criteria and visual inspection
  • estimate mass of loads
  • safe slinging of loads
  • working with walkie-talkie, hand and arm signals
  • daily maintenance

What do you get afterwards?

The course concludes with a practical assessment. If this assessment is positive, you will receive a certificate.

Additional information

  • This course has been specially developed for employees who work on a small deck crane.
  • The duration of this course depends on your work experience and will be determined in consultation. Feel free to contact us for more information. by email or by telephone: 0341-499450 (during office hours).

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