Crane and Rigger

 PS4138 OFFSHORE PEDESTAL CRANE OPERATOR

3 Day (PH4138)
Location: SRTCC or other designated location                                            Course Registration 
Contact: Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This course will provide the skills necessary to safely operate a variety of pedestal cranes, perform daily inspections, assess rigging safety, properly communicate with riggers and DSPs during lifts, and to ensure overall safety during material handling/lifting processes.  Those attending this training will learn operating principles, operational safety, load control methods, inspection procedures, communications, and critical load handling.  Completion of this course will qualify the candidate for Competency Assessment under SEPCo’s Pedestal Crane Operator Qualification procedures.

Designed For

This course will provide the skills and knowledge necessary for the candidate to begin to function in the capacity of an offshore pedestal crane operator.   He will be qualified to perform routine lifts, and serve in the capacity as a designated signal person (DSP) for other qualified crane operators. This training will also qualify the individual as a Basic Rigger, but does not qualify him/her to perform advanced rigging or to operate overhead cranes,  jacks, winches, come-a-longs or other lifting devices.  To successfully complete this training, the student will be expected to complete all hands-on exercises, and score 80% or better on written testing.

This course is for those personnel that have no or limited experience in offshore pedestal crane operation.   It is a prerequisite to attend this training that the student supply a copy of a physical exam taken within the last 6 months prior to attending training.  The OPS0055 Crane Standard Pedestal Crane Operator CBT must be completed in addition to this training.  Also, as some hand-on training will be included, it is expected that the student will supply the necessary personal protection equipment such as gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes or boots.

Prerequisites

It is a prerequisite to attend this training that the student supply a copy of a physical exam taken within the last 6 months prior to attending training.  Also, as some hand-on training will be included, it is expected that the student will supply the necessary personal protection equipment such as gloves, a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes or boots.

Fax Notice : Click  Here to download and print Crane Medical Fax sheet to be filled out and faxed to the numbers on the document

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

·         Safely operate pedestal cranes

·         Perform daily inspections

·         Assess rigging safety

·         Communicate with riggers

·         Handle critical loads

Outline

Day 1

       I.            Types of Cranes

                             A.            Mechanical

                              B.            Hydraulic

                             C.            Electric

     II.            Regulatory  /   Guidance

                             A.            MMS

                              B.            USCG

                             C.            API

  III.            Crane Components

                             A.            Boom

                              B.            Sheaves

                             C.            Winch

                             D.            Brakes

                              E.            Spool

                              F.            Pawl

                             G.            Pumps

                             H.            Drives

                               I.            Controls

                               J.            Gauges

                              K.            Blocks

   IV.            Operational Indicators

                             A.            Boom angle

                              B.            Load/weight indicators

     V.            Limit Devices

   VI.            Termination and End Fittings

VII.            Communication & Signaling

VIII.            Review Day 1

Day 2

       I.            WIRE ROPE

                             A.            Mechanics

                              B.            Guidelines

     II.            LIFTING CAPACITIES

                             A.            Boom Angle

                              B.            Parts of Line

                             C.            Wire Rope

                             D.            Boom / Drum Hoists

                              E.            Dynamic Lifts

                              F.            Load Chart Review

  III.            OPERATING PRINCIPLES

   IV.            CRANE OPERATION

                             A.            Pre-Start Checks

                              B.            Pre-Operational Checks

                             C.            Operational Checks

                             D.            Normal Shutdown Procedures

                              E.            Emergency Shutdown Procedures

     V.            REVIEW OF DAY 2

   VI.            FINAL WRITTEN EXAM

Day 3  -  Hands-On with Pedestal Crane

1. Pre-Job Safety Assessment
2. Start-Up Procedures
3. Use of Controls
4. Physical Co-ordination Exercises
5. Team Co-ordination Exercises
1. Use of Communication
2. Lifting Small Boxes
3. Lifting Long Loads
4. Lifting Tubulars
5. Lifting Personnel Basket
6. Blind Lifts
7. Tag Line Utilization
8. Emergency Procedures
9. Shutdown Procedures

PH4145   GENERAL LIFTING APPLIANCE RIGGING

2 Day (PH4145)
Location: SRTCC
Contact: Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221                                             Course Registration                                                  

Course Overview

This course is designed for personnel that have the responsibility to do rigging with only general type lifting appliances.  These general appliances would include items like hoists, jack, winches and come-a-longs.  This training will provide the skills necessary to evaluate loads, select the appropriate hitch and hardware, and then rig all categories of loads.  Personnel will be qualified to perform daily inspections, assess rigging safety, properly communicate with other riggers during lifts, and to ensure overall safety during material handling/lifting processes.  Those attending this training will learn operating principles, operational safety, load control methods, inspection procedures, communications, and load handling for only general lifting appliances.   As the training includes some hands-on activities involving rigging and moving loads, you are expected to provide personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes.

Designed For

This course is designed for personnel seeking qualification as a rigger working with general type lifting appliances.   The general lifting appliance rigger’s job is to assess, rig and attach the load to lifting appliances such as hoists, jacks, and winches.  General lifting appliance riggers are offshore personnel whose rigging role includes the use of general lifting device operations to move or support equipment on an offshore facility.  Examples of general lifting appliance riggers are construction personnel, welders, and mechanics.

Prerequisites:

Fax Notice : Click  Here to download and print Crane Medical Fax sheet to be filled out and faxed

 to the numbers on the document

Objectives

Upon the completion of this course the participant student should be able to:

·         Identify proper rigging components

·         Select correct rigging equipment

·         Select correct hitch applications

·         Inspect rigging hardware

·         Perform complex rigging calculations

·         Conduct rigging operations on any category of load

Outline

·         LOAD MANAGEMENT

·         Rigging Plan

·         Rigging Triangle

·         Load Stability

·         Hitch Selection

·         Hand Signals

·         RIGGING EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION TECHNIQUES

·         Rigging Hardware:

·         Sheaves, Blocks

·         Hooks, Safety Latches

·         Rings, Links, Swivels

·         Shackles

·         Turnbuckles

·         Spreader and Equalizer Beams

·         Cable Clips

·         Pad eyes, eyebolts, other attachment points

·         Slings

·         Sling Configuration

·         Sling Angle

·         Safe Working Limits

·         Sling Types (synthetic, wire, chain, etc)

·         Rigging Basics:

·         Pinch Points/Body Position

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

·         Signals/Communications

·         Load Stability

·         Procedures and Precautions:

·         Lift Planning

·         Inspection/Rejection Criteria

·         Unbinding Loads

·         General Lifting Appliance Operations

·         Winches & Come-a-longs

·         Beam Clamps

·         Trolley Beams

·         Hoists - Manual Lever & Powered Overhead

·         Jacks

·         Hands-On Exercises

·         Written Examination

PH4146   PEDESTAL CRANE GENERAL LIFTING APPLIANCE RIGGING

3 Day (PH4146)
Location: SRTCC
Contact: Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221                                             Course Registration                                                 

Course Overview

This is the preferred course for offshore personnel have the responsibility to do rigging with pedestal cranes and hoisting/lifting with other general type lifting appliances.  These general appliances would include items like hoists, jack, winches and come-a-longs.  This training will provide the skills necessary to evaluate loads, select the appropriate hitch and hardware, and then rig all categories of loads.  Personnel will be qualified to perform daily inspections, assess rigging safety, properly communicate with other riggers and DSPs during lifts, and to ensure overall safety during material handling/lifting processes.  Those attending this training will learn operating principles, operational safety, load control methods, inspection procedures, communications, and critical load handling for both pedestal crane and other general lifting appliances.   Personnel attending this course will receive credit for attending both PH4135 and PH4145. As the training includes some hands-on activities involving rigging and moving loads, you are expected to provide personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes.

Designed For

This course is designed for personnel seeking qualification as a rigger working with loads hoisted by pedestal type cranes and other general type lifting appliances.   The pedestal crane/general lifting appliance rigger’s job is to assess, rig and attach the load to the lifting hook of a pedestal crane, as well as moving equipment using other lifting appliances such as hoists, jacks, and winches.  Pedestal crane and general lifting appliance riggers are offshore personnel whose rigging role includes both pedestal crane and other general lifting device operations move equipment around on an offshore facility or to load equipment onto or off of boats.  Examples of pedestal crane/general lifting appliance riggers are production staff, construction personnel, welders, mechanics and rig hands.

Prerequisites:

Fax Notice : Click  Here to download and print Crane Medical Fax sheet to be filled out and faxed

 to the numbers on the document

Objectives

Upon the completion of this course the participant student should be able to:

·         Identify proper rigging components

·         Select correct rigging equipment

·         Select correct hitch applications

·         Inspect rigging hardware

·         Perform complex rigging calculations

·         Conduct rigging operations on any category of load

Outline

·         LOAD MANAGEMENT

·         Rigging Plan

·         Rigging Triangle

·         Load Stability

·         Hitch Selection

·         Hand Signals

·         RIGGING EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION TECHNIQUES

·         Rigging Hardware:

·         Sheaves, Blocks

·         Hooks, Safety Latches

·         Rings, Links, Swivels

·         Shackles

·         Turnbuckles

·         Spreader and Equalizer Beams

·         Cable Clips

·         Pad eyes, eyebolts, other attachment points

·         Slings

·         Sling Configuration

·         Sling Angle

·         Safe Working Limits

·         Sling Types (synthetic, wire, chain, etc)

·         Cargo nets, baskets

·         Rigging Basics:

·         Pinch Points/Body Position

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

·         Signals/Communications

·         Load Stability

·         Procedures and Precautions:

·         Load Control / Tab Lines

·         Lift Planning

·         Inspection/Rejection Criteria

·         Unbinding Loads

·         Personnel Transfer

·         Sling Handling and Storage

·         General Lifting Appliance Equipment Operation

·         Winches & Come-a-longs

·         Beam Clamps

·         Trolley Beams