Course Description: This course is a renewal requirement for the holder of a Hoisting Machine Operators license. It must be completed within one year of a license renewal.

Topics include but not limited to:

• Crane and hoisting machine accidents.
• Inspection of machinery and ropes.
• Maintenance and repair of machinery and ropes.
• Reading plans.
• Crane and hoisting machine setup.
• Operating cranes and hoisting machinery.
• Signaling and communication.
• Lifting loads.
• Operational aids and safety devices.

Pre-requisites:  To renew a Hoisting Machine Operator’s license, licensees will need to complete 8 hours of training as mandated by the Rules of the City of New  York, 1 RCNY §104-09

NOTE: In addition to this training, licensees must also hold a valid national crane operator certification(s).

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Navigate the NYC Department of Buildings’ website to select appropriate Building Codes, Rules, Bulletins and applications. 
• Choose safe work practices at their construction sites based on prudent decision-making. 
• Discuss common causes of accidents with cranes and hoisting machines.
• Perform inspection of machinery and ropes.
• Operate cranes and hoisting machinery.
• Read load charts.
• Perform signaling.
   

Course Materials:  This course consists of several different components which include power point presentations, lectures, real life case studies, class discussions and hands-on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include sections of Chapter 33 and 1 RCNY §104- 09.

CEU’s: 0.8

Duration: 8 hours of training (not including class breaks).

For additional information, please contact us at 212-683-7200 or training@site-safety.com.