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Industrial Crane Training Industry Knowledge

Aluminium Gantry Crane

Also See : Aluminium Gantry Crane

Definition : An industrial crane which comprises a bridge beam(s) which are supported at one or both ends by legs mounted to end carriages, which travel along runways, with one or more hoisting mechanisms attached.

AS2550.3-2002 Compliant.

Also See : AS2550.3-2002 Compliant.

Definition : The Australian Standard which details how to safely operate and maintain cranes, hoists and winches.

Chain Block

Also See : Chain Block

Definition : A manual device for lifting or hoisting a load which is suspended from a link chain.

Chain Hoist

Also See : Chain Hoist

Definition : A powered device for lifting or hoisting a load which is suspended from a link chain.

Competent Person

Also See : Competent Person

Definition : An operator who is appropriately trained and experienced, and therefore has the knowledge and skills to correctly and competently perform the lifting and moving tasks according to the organisation’s policies and processes.

Crane Maintenance

Also See : Crane Maintenance

Definition : Industrial Crane Training focuses on the importance of regular crane maintenance as a key way of minimizing workplace incidents and improving productivity.

Crane Safety

Also See : Crane Safety

Definition : Training employees in how to safely use industrial cranes; and knowing what to do/not to do with the equipment, as part of pre-operation and during operation.

Dogger

Also See : Dogger

Definition : A competent person who uses slinging techniques to assist operators lift and move loads.

Emergency Brake

Also See : Emergency Brake

Definition : A brake which is used to stop the movement of a hoist or crane under emergency conditions.

Hoist

Also See : Hoist

Definition : Equipment which is used for raising and lowering loads, without slewing.

Industrial Crane Equipment

Also See : Industrial Crane Equipment

Definition : Industrial equipment used by trained operators to raise and lower, as well as horizontally move loads.

Industrial Crane Training

Also See : Industrial Crane Training

Definition : On-site training that has been designed by Industrial Crane Training Australia to train production and operations teams in how to safely use and maintain industrial cranes; using standard operating procedures (SOPs). The crane training is AS2550.3-2002 compliant. The training can also be used as refresher training for experienced operators.

Isolation Switch

Also See : Isolation Switch

Definition : It is critical to know where the isolation switch is, as this separates the equipment or circuit from all active supply conductors; and is activated in an emergency.

Lifting Attachment

Also See : Lifting Attachment

Definition : An attachment from which a load can be suspended.

Load

Also See : Load

Definition : The load to be lifted or moved which is less than the rated capacity of the industrial crane or hoist that is lifting or moving it.

Load Plate

Also See : Load Plate

Definition : Indicates the loaded capacity of the hoist or industrial crane as specified by the manufacturer.

Maximum Crane Rating

Also See : Maximum Crane Rating

Definition : The maximum capacity that the crane is rated for lifting and moving.

Minimising Workplace Incidents

Also See : Minimising Workplace Incidents

Definition : Industrial Crane Training focuses on training Operations and Production team members in how to safely use industrial crane equipment (specifically what to do and not do), so workplace incidents are minimized.

On-Site Crane Training

Also See : On-Site Crane Training

Definition : Industrial Crane Training is designed to be conducted on your premises using your industrial equipment, as this is what operators will be using day-to-day.

Operator

Also See : Operator

Definition : A competent person (who is trained and experienced) who controls the industrial crane or hoist.

Overhead Travelling Crane

Also See : Overhead Travelling Crane

Definition : An industrial crane which has bridge beams mounted to end carriages, which enables it to travel along elevated runways. There are one of more hoists arranged across the bridge.

Pendant

Also See : Pendant

Definition : A suspended device which is used to operate the crane.

Working Load Limit (WLL)

Also See : Working Load Limit (WLL)

Definition : The maximum weight that can be lifted or moved by the crane or hoist, as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
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