Description

GWO Crane & Hoist User Course (CHBU)

 

COURSE AIM

The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to ensure safety awareness when using cranes and hoists in service operations and ensure that wind industry personal can safely operate common types of small, fixed cranes (eg 8 metric tons/ metre) and fixed hoists in the wind industry onshore and offshore when following manufactures’ manuals and relevant documentation and legislation.

THE COURSE CONTENT COVERS

1. Introduction to the training
2. Legislation & lifting equipment related documentation
   1. Roles and responsibilities
   2. Manufacturer documentation and statutory inspection documents
3. Lifting plan and risk assessment
   1. Lifting plan
   2. Risk assessment
4. Safety
5. Lifting equipment
   1. Types of cranes
   2. Types of hoists
   3. Introduction to operating systems
   4. Safety and emergency systems
6. Lifting accessories
7. Theory application
8. Pre-operation (practical training)
   1. Pre-use inspections
   2. Pre-lifting tasks
9. Lifting operation (practical training)
   1. Warm-up
   2. Lifting operations
   3. Emergency procedures
10. Post lifting
11. Training review

WHAT DELEGATES NEED TO BRING

Each delegate must hold a valid WINDA ID number and is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the delegate being unable to attend. Suitable work wear and safety footwear is required.