Overhead Travelling Crane Safety

Practical on-site training for safe operation, inspection and load handling of overhead travelling cranes in factories and workshops.

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Course Outline

Overhead travelling cranes are essential in manufacturing, mould-making and heavy engineering workshops — but improper operation and neglected inspection are leading causes of struck-by and caught-between incidents. This 1-day programme trains your operators and riggers to run the crane safely and stay on the right side of the law.

  • Pre-use inspection of hoist, chain, hook and limit switches
  • Safe load handling, sling attachment and rigging angles
  • Weight estimation and centre-of-gravity principles
  • Standard hand signals and communication protocols
  • Emergency stop, isolation and lock-out procedures
  • OSH Act duties and Certificate of Fitness for lifting plant
1 Day On-site preferred HRD Corp Trainer ID 62976

Course Syllabus

  1. Types of overhead travelling cranes and their components
  2. Daily pre-use inspection checklist (chain, hook, brake, limit switch)
  3. Safe load handling and sling attachment techniques
  4. Weight estimation, load charts and centre-of-gravity
  5. Standard hand signals and radio communication
  6. Emergency stop, isolation and lock-out/tag-out
  7. OSH Act general duties and Plant CF Regulations for lifting machinery
  8. Practical hands-on demonstration at your crane

Learning Outcomes

  • Conduct a thorough pre-use inspection before every shift
  • Attach slings and rigging correctly for stable, balanced lifts
  • Estimate load weight and identify the centre of gravity
  • Use standard hand signals and maintain clear communication
  • Execute emergency stop and isolation procedures correctly
  • Demonstrate awareness of OSH Act duties and CF requirements for lifting plant

Target Audience

Crane Operators & Riggers

Workers who operate or rig loads for overhead travelling cranes in factories, workshops and warehouses.

Maintenance Technicians

Technical staff responsible for crane upkeep, fault reporting and minor troubleshooting.

Supervisors & Safety Officers

Site leaders who need to enforce safe crane practices and verify compliance during audits.

Course Specifications

Duration1 day
Delivery ModeOn-site preferred / Classroom
CertificationCertificate of Attendance
Max Participants15
LanguageEnglish / Bahasa Melayu
PrerequisitesBasic workplace safety awareness; familiarity with the crane is an advantage
HRD Corp Levy SupportHRD Corp Claimable — subject to your registration and programme alignment
Overhead travelling crane safety training in a Malaysian mould-making workshop
On-site demonstration beneath an overhead travelling crane
Trainer demonstrating chain and hook inspection to factory workers
Chain and hook inspection techniques
Workers observing overhead crane safety demonstration
Hands-on learning with real equipment

Scaffold Safety Awareness

Safe erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffolding

Working at Height

Fall arrest, harness use and WAH compliance

CIDB Green Card

Mandatory construction induction certification

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