Crane Training

Alba Forklift Training Ltd, 21 Lenziemill Road, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 2RL Tel/Fax: 01236 630300

A Limited Company Registered in Scotland: SC348473

Alba Training Cumbernauld, Glasgow Tel/Fax: 01236 630300

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Crane Training Courses

We carry out novice, existing and refresher crane training on all types of cranes:

Overhead pendant and remote controlled bridge cranes
Gantry, pedestal and swing jib cranes
HIAB and lorry loader cranes
Ship and dock cranes

Our training includes training in the selection and correct use of slings and other lifting equipment in general use as well as specific attachments:

Vacuum lifters
Plate grabs
Plate Clamps
Spreader frames
Block grabs
Lift Magnets

We also carry out Slinger and Signaller courses to cover specifically the attachment and slinging of loads as well as directing crane operators in lifting operations.

We also conduct Rigging and Lifting courses that also cover more advanced lift planning techniques.

Our training is conducted in accordance with LOLER (Lifting Equipment and Lifting Equipment Regualtions) 1998, PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) 1998 and in consultation with the guidelines laid down by LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association).

Course Content

The content of our crane training courses has been compiled in accordance with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Code of Practice for The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and the relevant parts of BS7121: Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Cranes.

Our training courses cover the following areas:

Specific use for which the crane is intended
Correct methods of use with explanations regarding incorrect methods and dangerous practices
Recognition of the marking of equipment and its meaning together with an explanation of limitations
Daily check procedures for cranes
Pre lift checks including load, angle estimation and pre-use equipment checks
Correct methods of attaching the slings or attachments to the load hook
Lifting and lowering procedures including test lift procedures
Signalling techniques for assisted lifting operations
Possible faults arising from use and the appropriate withdrawal from service procedures
Procedures to be followed upon completion of the lifting operation
Correct care and storage methods of lifting equipment

At the end of the course each candidate receives an operators certificate of training for the appropriate type of crane used.

In addition to the basic crane training we can also cover training on general items of lifting equipment in use:

Flat Webbing Slings
Fibre Round Slings
Eyebolts
Shackles
Wire Rope Slings
Chain Slings
Shackles

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