Course Overview

The Overhead Crane and Rigging course provides students with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to safely perform lifting operations safely using overhead cranes. Tailored for operators involved in repetitive lifts with limited rigging complexity, this course emphasizes safety, equipment familiarity, and communication protocols. In Nova Scotia, it is suited for crane operations under 10 Ton capacity and aligns with all relevant safety standards and regulations.

What You'll Learn

• Legislation, regulations and standards
• Identifying and mitigating lifting-related hazards & risks
• Introduction to basic rigging gear and practices
• Conducting pre-use inspections of rigging equipment 
• Recognizing crane types and their components
• Operating cranes safely under load
• Communication using radio and hand signals
• Practical application with hands-on lifting exercises
• Calculating load weight and sling tension
• Rigging triangle
• Safe use of taglines 

Program Format

This 2-day course involves classroom theory with live demonstrations. Students are evaluated via a written test. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion.