This competency based training has been developed to address all the applicable regulations FMA 1967 and OSHA 1994. This is an intense two-day training workshop for operators of overhead lifting equipment. The program teaches legislated requirements; pre-operational, operational, post-operational and lockout requirements; signals; and required inspections. It also teaches how to choose the proper rigging, common hitches, estimations of loads and rigging the load as per legislated requirements.

The purpose of this training is to eliminate the dangerous practices of operators while operating an overhead crane. Properly trained operators will reduce unnecessary damage and repair to the equipment; decrease material and product damage and lessen the chance of an incident or injury. This program is applicable to all capacities and types of overhead lifting devices.  The training will involve knowledge sharing sessions followed by hands-on practical sessions. At the end of the training participants will evaluate through written test and evaluation on hands-on practical training.