Intended audience

This course is recommended for University personnel using overhead and gantry cranes and hoists to lift and move loads.

Description

This course teaches the fundamentals of overhead and gantry crane safety, including the characteristics of overhead and gantry cranes, the requirements and procedures for inspecting the equipment, proper pre-planning procedures, and how to safely lift and move a load.

Note: This online course is intended to supplement the required in-person training and evaluation conducted by a competent person. It does not replace the mandatory in-person training.

Regulations and resources

UW Cranes, Hoists and Rigging Safety

WAC 296-24

OSHA 1901.179

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.