“RIIHAN304E Conduct slewing crane operations” is a competency-based training course designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate slewing cranes in various industrial and construction environments. Slewing cranes, also known as rotating or swing cranes, have the capability to rotate their upper structure (boom) horizontally.
Key components of the course typically include:
- Safety Procedures: Participants learn about safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety of themselves and others during slewing crane operations.
- Equipment Familiarization: The course covers different types of slewing cranes, including tower cranes, mobile cranes, and crawler cranes, as well as their components, controls, and operational features.
- Pre-operation Checks: Participants learn how to conduct pre-operation checks on slewing cranes to ensure that they are in proper working condition, including inspections of controls, hydraulics, electrical systems, and safety devices.
- Crane Setup and Configuration: The course teaches participants how to safely set up and configure slewing cranes for specific lifting tasks, including procedures for leveling, stabilizing, and securing the crane, as well as selecting and installing the appropriate lifting attachments.
- Load Handling: Participants learn how to safely lift, move, position, and lower loads using slewing cranes, including techniques for load estimation, rigging, signaling, and load control to prevent accidents or damage to equipment and personnel.
- Communication and Coordination: Participants learn how to effectively communicate with riggers, signalers, and other personnel involved in lifting operations, using standardized hand signals or communication devices to ensure safe and efficient coordination of tasks.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively conduct slewing crane operations, contributing to the productivity and safety of construction and lifting projects in their respective workplaces.
