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Lack of Training -Inadequate Maintenance or Inspection

Signal Person - The Employer of the signal person must ensure that each signal person meets the qualification requirements prior to giving any signals. In order to demonstrate that he/she meets the requirement of the new crane standard, they must pass an oral or written test, and a thorough practical test. Signal Persons have until November 8, 2010 to become qualified

Qualified Riggers must be used for any hooking, unhooking or guiding a load, assembly, disassembly of equipment, and other tasks. Riggers have until November 8, 2010 to become qualified

               Qualified Signal Person                               Qualified Rigger ( Basic Rigger)

      Requirements of Signal Person                       Requirements of Riggers

      Hand Signals and Charts                                 Rigging Gear Selection

      Limitations                                                       Rigging Planning

      Emergency Signal Inspection                          Rigging Hardware and Sling   

      Crane Nomenclature and Boom Deflection     Load Preparation

      Electronic Transmission of Signals                  Record Keeping

      Verbal Communications between Operato      Lift Planning  and Signal Person

Assembly/Disassembly of Lattice Boom or Tower Cranes - must be directed by a person, who meets the criteria of both a competent person and qualified person, or by a competent person, who is assisted by one or more qualified persons.

Part 46 Annual Refresher Training
Part 48 Annual Refresher Training

Mine Safety Training offers both Part 46 and Part 48 Annual Refresher Training. The Annual Refresher class covers the MSHA required topics.

The Annual Refresher Classes can be set up on site or at our classroom. The Annual Refresher Class is an 8 hour class. Upon completion of the class, students receive an MSHA approved Certificate of Training.

Maintenance and Repair Personnel - The employer must ensure these personnel have been trained and evaluated, prior to operating equipment in the performance of the assigned duties, when working on equipment.

The Confined Space Training Program helps employees to identify and control hazards which occur in and around confined spaces. This is a four hour class.

The Confined Space Training Class will review the following:

• Learn to identify a Confined Space
• Hazard Assessment-Learn to identify existing or potential hazards in the area
• Hazard Control-Develop safe work practices
• Monitor workplace conditions
• Atmospheric Testing
• Ventilation
• Safety Equipment
• 30CFR Regulations

This program will fulfill the following objectives:

• Provides basic training and increased efficiency for crane operators.
• Provides specific safety training for all phases of crane operation.
• Provides instruction on operator responsibilities for minimizing equipment malfunction by making appropriate pre operation and post operation inspections and operating equipment within manufacturers intended limits.
• Train operators in the full range of functional capabilities of the equipment in use and how to achieve safe efficiency during operation.

Operators will:

• Learn safe operating procedures for mobile cranes.
• Learn the functional capabilities and limits of available equipment.
• Perform pre-operation and post-operation inspections.
• Learn to recognize equipment conditions which can prevent the machine from remaining operational while on the project.

The forklift training program is a six hour class. The forklift training covers safety, descriptions of various equipment, pre operational checks, proper operation, handling and stacking procedures. It also covers different types of forklifts or lift trucks including-LP Powered Lift Trucks, Battery Powered Lift Trucks, and Gas & Diesel Powered Lift Trucks. A forklift must be available for the class. Upon completion of the class of the Forklift training course, students will be able to:

• Recognize and avoid hazards you may encounter while operating a lift truck.
• Describe the controls and components common to all lift trucks.
• Perform the steps in a pre-operational check of the lift trucks.
• Identify and understand the load capacities and control level functions.
• Demonstrate the proper handling, stacking, loading and unloading methods.
• State the specific safety precautions for operating LP (liquid propane, battery, gasoline and diesel powered lift trucks).
• State the importance of practicing good housekeeping in the use of a lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck safely while negotiating a driving course.

Student must successfully perform a lift with the forklift and must pass a written exam.
Upon successful completion of the Forklift Training Program, students will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion for the course