Course Overview
Mobile Crane Lifting Supervisor Training
Duration: 2 Days
This Mobile Crane Lifting Supervisor course is specifically designed to enhance the competency of Lifting Supervisors in mobile crane operations at construction sites.
Participants will understand the supervision responsibilities of lifting activities, legal compliance, hazard identification, load calculation, rigging awareness, signal communication, lifting plans, and risk management during crane operations.
The main focus of the Mobile Crane Lifting Supervisor course is to ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely, in a controlled manner, and in compliance with construction industry requirements and current safety standards.
Course Objectives
At the end of the Mobile Crane Lifting Supervisor program delegates will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Lifting Supervisor in mobile crane operations.
- Identify hazards and risks during lifting activities at construction sites.
- Conduct safe supervision of lifting work according to lifting plans and safe work procedures.
- Ensure proper use of rigging equipment and lifting accessories.
- Control communication, exclusion zones, and emergency response.
Methodology
The Mobile Crane Lifting Supervisor course shall be conducted through:
- Lecture & Interactive Discussion
- Video Learning & Case Study
- Group Exercise
- Hazard Identification Activity
- Lifting Planning Workshop
- Practical Demonstration
- Assessment & Q&A Session
- Case Study
- Lifting Supervision Simulation
- Written Assessment (MCQ – 20 Questions)
Who Should Attend
This programme is suitable for:
- Site Supervisor
- Safety & Health Officer (SHO)
- Construction Supervisor
- Crane Coordinator
- Lifting Team Member
- Project Engineer
- Foreman / Site Leader
- Appointed Person / Lifting Personnel
Course Content
Day 1 – Mobile Crane Operations And Lifting Supervision
Topic 1: Introduction To Lifting Operations
- Basic lifting concepts
- Lifting activities in construction
- Common lifting accidents
Topic 2: Legal Requirements & Industry Standards
- OSHA requirements
- FMA
- DOSH guidelines
- Responsibilities of lifting personnel
Topic 3: Roles & Responsibilities Of Lifting Supervisor
- Duties before, during and after lifting operation
Topic 4: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Ground condition
- Overhead power line
- Weather
- Load instability
Topic 5: Mobile Crane Fundamentals
- Types of mobile cranes
- Crane components
- Crane limitations
Topic 6: Crane Inspection & Maintenance
- Crane pre visual inspection
- Types of rigging equipment
- Rigging and slinging guidelines
- Slinging Methods
Topic 7: Lifting Accessories & Rigging Awareness
- Sling types
- Shackles
- Hooks
- Wire rope inspection
- SWL awareness
Day 2 – Lifting Planning, Crane Stability And Safe Operation
Topic 8: Lifting Plan & Method Statement
- Day 1 Recap
- Preparation of lifting plan
- Load weight verification
- Lifting sequence
- Appointed authorized person
- Safe work of practise before, during and after
- Develop crane procedure/work instruction
- Training
- Checklist
- Permit To Work
- PPE
Topic 9: Crane Load Chart & Stability Awareness
- Reading load chart
- Boom angle
- Radius effect
- Crane overturning risk
Topic 10: Communication & Signalman Coordination
- Standard hand signals
- Radio communication
- Blind lifting operation
Topic 11: Safe Lifting Operation Control
- Exclusion zone
- Lifting permit
- Supervision techniques
Topic 12: Emergency Response During Lifting Operation
- Crane collapse response
- Dropped load
- Emergency evacuation
Practical Exercise & Competency Assessment
- Case study
- Lifting supervision simulation
- Written assessment (MCQ – 20 questions)
