Accident investigations, direct/indirect cost, OSHA citation structure and accident case studies

Crane operator requirements – summary of OSHA and ANSI/ASME standards, written and practical exams, physical qualifications for crane operators, operator responsibilities, crane owner and crane user responsibilities, site supervisor and lift director responsibilities, rigger and signal person responsibilities

Shift, monthly and annual inspection requirements

Hand and radio signal communication, crane set up, leveling procedures, use of blocking and outriggers, ground stability, radius, boom length, boom angle, rated strength and stability

Personnel baskets

Power lines/electrical hazard awareness

Safe rigging practices, selection and inspection of hardware and rigging, sling angles, hitches, center of gravity, wire rope use and inspection, load chart interpretations and critical lifts

Verification of understanding and training documentation issued