Safety is paramount in the proper usage of rigging & below the hook products and the operation of cranes, jibs, and hoists. Fall Protection, Load Securement, Cargo Control are also areas where the right training can help prevent injury and significant economic loss. We offer standard options to meet the needs of our customers. Standard courses can be adapted to align with your company’s work environment. Please contact Rick Knoche by rknoche@sharrowlifting.com for training questions, upcoming classes, or to immediately schedule training.
We offer courses ranging from 2-hour informational seminars to 40-hour programs covering topics such as:
Overhead O/H Crane Operation
Regulatory requirements / risk management
Basic crane knowledge / principles
Understanding design factor / WLL
Daily crane inspection
Safe operating practices
Dynamic loading
Load control / managing load swing
Hand operated hoists
Rigging Equipment Inspector
Regulatory requirements / risk management
Understanding design factor / WLL
Daily / frequent inspection of:
- Chain slings
- Wire rope slings
- Synthetic slings
- Rigging hardware
- Hooks
- Lifting device
Basic Rigger / Advanced Rigger
Risk management / lift planning
Load weight
Center of gravity
Effects of angle
Load share
Rigging hitches
Rigging equipment application
Riggers pocket reference
Safe rigging practices
Signal Person Qualification
Regulatory requirements
Competent understanding and application of standard hand signals
Equipment operation and limitations
- Crane dynamics
- Dynamic loading
- Working near power lines
- Suspended personnel platform
Safe operating practices
Written & practical exams
Load Securement and Cargo Control
Overview
Terminology & chain grades
U.S. regulations & standards
How to comply
Top 10 cargo securement violations
Cargo tie downs – applications & calculations
Cargo control products & accessories
Inspection procedures
Safe cargo control practices
Fall Protection, confined space, and rescue training
As a supplier of 3M (DBI Sala) and Gorbel Tether-Track, as well as other brands, of fall protection equipment we can facilitate additional training for your team. Contact John Quinn by email or (651) 489-1341.
