Cranes in Construction - Construction Worksite Safety

0.43 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: JCOM-00013

SME: Dan Johnson, CSP (SFI Compliance Inc.)

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Cranes are the muscle on a construction jobsite. For both large and small construction projects, a crane is a critical piece of equipment. Their purpose is obvious, to lift and place heavy construction materials. Cranes have evolved through time to get bigger, more mobile, and safer. As automated as much of the world is these days a crane still requires an operator in the seat to move levers to pick and move material. Crane safety standards have improved considerably in the last decade and while injuries still occur, they do so less frequently. Improperly operated, cranes injure by tipping, contacting overhead power lines, or by crushing unsuspecting workers. This lesson provides an overview of crane operations and safety. It is not part of a certification program for operators or intended to qualify riggers or signal persons.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify common types of cranes used in construction
Recall the basic elements of crane safety
List the roles and responsibilities of the operator, rigger, and signal person
Identify the key components of a crane lift plan

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Johnson, CSP (SFI Compliance Inc.)

Dan Johnson, CSP (SFI Compliance Inc.) Photo

Dan Johnson, CSP, is an experienced and integrity driven Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional with over 20 years of accomplishments and success on a national level. He is a Certified Safety Professional with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Currently the Managing Partner of SFI Compliance Inc. (www.sficompliance.com), he has also been a safety director for two national home builders and a national utility contractor, as well as numerous years as a safety consultant specializing in the construction industry. He is a skillful designer of EHS programs who has effectively executed those programs within a wide range of industries. Dan has expertise in changing the work environment through behavior based safety, while maintaining productivity. His progressive leadership experiences have produced a passion for surpassing objectives and adding value to the organization. He has extensive knowledge working with multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance, including: OSHA, DOL, DOT, EPA, USACE and some State and Local municipalities.

Dan is also the author of “Jobsite First Aid—A Field Guide for the Construction Industry” and “DeWALT Construction Safety and OSHA Handbook.”