Overhead Gantry Crane Training
Operating an overhead gantry crane can be difficult and very dangerous. For this reason, prospective operators must seek training and certification before they are employed to operate overhead gantry cranes. Gantry cranes are fitted onto overhead tacks. These cranes are designed to raise a workload off the ground; once lifted, the crane moves on its tracks and places the workload at another location within its tracks. All lifts and track movements are controlled by the overhead gantry crane operator.
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Crane Training
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According to the United States Department of Labor, anyone who wishes to become an overhead gantry crane operator must pass courses designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). One course that prospective overhead gantry crane operators must pass to gain certification is, "Cranes and Rigging Safety for Construction."
Training Facilities
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Overhead gantry crane training facilities are conveniently located throughout the United States. In Baltimore, courses are taught at Johns Hopkins University & Health System. At West Virginia University in Morgantown, consumers can enroll in OSHA training classes. The University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York offers OSHA training courses. In Carson, California, OSHA courses are taught at California State University Dominguez Hills.
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Crane Safety
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Overhead gantry cranes are manufactured to bear loads up to their rated load limit. Load limits need to be clearly marked along the frame of the crane. Crane operators are trained to ensure that loads are not prepared for lifting outside of the crane's load limit. They are also taught how to properly rig material being prepared for a lift. Moving a load too quickly can cause it to sway and break free from the crane. OSHA certified overhead gantry crane operators are taught to move loads slowly to prevent swinging.
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