Safety And Compliance
Course Pack: Vehicle Safety
Hoist and Crane Safety
Course Description
Hoist and Crane Safety provides water and wastewater personnel with essential instruction on the safe operation of hoists, cranes, and lifting equipment used in field and plant environments. The course emphasizes proper load handling, rigging practices, lift planning, hazard identification, and equipment inspection to reduce workplace accidents and regulatory risk. Learners will develop an understanding of load limits, communication procedures, blind-spot awareness, and safe maneuvering techniques to ensure compliant and efficient lifting operations. By following industry best practices, personnel can improve job site safety, protect equipment, and support reliable day-to-day operations.
Learning Objectives
1) Inspect slings, hooks, and hoisting equipment
2)Â Interpret load charts and calculate lift capacities
3) Communicate with standard hand signals
4) Plan lifts to avoid swing, pinch, and crush hazards
5) Execute controlled lifts within facility constraints
Agenda
1) Hoist and crane components and ratings
2) Rigging gear inspection and rejection criteria
3) Load charts, angles, and center‑of‑gravity
4) Hand signals and operator‑signal person coordination
5) Hazard controls for indoor and plant lifts
6) Recordkeeping and maintenance requirements
Target audience
Operators, maintenance technicians, and supervisory personnel responsible for hoisting, rigging, or lift-planning activities in water and wastewater facilities.
Level
I, II, III, IV
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Dave Burpeau