Pedestal Crane Examination Course

• Ensure LOLER Compliance: Meet the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) by ensuring all lifting operations are carried out safely and that equipment is fit for use.

• Ensure PUWER Compliance: Comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) by ensuring all work equipment is suitable for its intended purpose, properly maintained, and inspected regularly to prevent risk.

• Demonstrate Competence: Acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to support competency in conducting thorough examinations and pre-use inspections, in accordance with legal requirements.

• Promote a Safer Workplace: Support your legal duty as an employer by implementing safe systems of work and ensuring that personnel involved with lifting equipment are properly trained and qualified.

• Lifting Engineers: Gain a clear understanding of the requirements and procedures for conducting thorough examinations in line with UK legislation.

• Crane Operators: Learn how to identify risks and defects, and carry out effective pre-use inspections to ensure equipment safety.

• Site Managers: Enhance awareness of legal responsibilities, safety obligations, and risk management related to lifting operations on site.

• Procurement Personnel: Develop knowledge of the different types of cranes to support informed and compliant purchasing decisions.

• Sales Professionals: Improve understanding of pedestal crane types, and key benefits to better support client needs and sales conversations.

• Demonstrate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations governing cranes.

• Understand Key Responsibilities: Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the examination of cranes.

• Recognise Crane Types: Develop knowledge of various pedestal crane luffing and drive types.

• Apply Correct Terminology: Accurately interpret and use terminology and definitions associated with cranes and examinations.

• Understand Safe Lifting Practices: Understand the control measures established by legislation to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of cranes.

• Conduct Pre-Use Inspections: Perform effective pre-use inspections to identify obvious defects or issues before operation.

• Carry Out Thorough Examinations: Conduct Thorough Examinations on pedestal cranes in line with current standards and best practices.

• Inspection Tooling: Understand the different types of tooling required to conduct examinations and their proper use.

• Inspection and Testing Methods: Understand the inspection and testing techniques available to form the thorough examination

• Identify and Report Defects: Recognise common defects in cranes and follow correct reporting procedures.

• Complete Documentation: Accurately complete reports of thorough examination and any required supporting documentation.

• BS7121 - Code of Practice for the Safe use of Cranes

• ISO 4309 - Cranes — Wire ropes — Care and maintenance, inspection and discard

• LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Health and Safety at work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

• Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations

• Approved Codes of Practice

• British and International Standards

• Harmonised European Standards

• HSE Guidance

• HSAW - Application Outside Great Britain

• HSG221 - Technical Guidance on the Safe use of Lifting Equipment Offshore

Crane Types

• Offshore Pedestal Cranes

• Onshore Pedestal Cranes

• Lattice Boom Cranes

• Solid Box Boom Cranes

Criteria Covered

• Hydraulic Boom Luffing

• Rope Luffing

• “A” Frames

• Winches

• Hook Blocks

• Crane Wire Rope Examination ISO 4309

• Steel Wire Rope Terminations

• Pedestal – Slew Ring, Rota bolts

• Crane Cab, Instruments, Controls & Operations

• Safety Devices – SLI, GOPS, MOPS, AOPS & Limiting Devices

• Diesel & Electric Prime Movers

• Angle Monitoring Systems

• Radius Monitoring Systems

• Sheaves

• Man Riding Cranes

• Proof Load Testing

• Function Testing

• Non-Destructive Testing

• Rocking Motion Testing

• Back Lash Inspection

• Grease Sampling

• Risks

Course Content

• To view the full course content please download the Course Information Sheet.

Each participant must pass a theory assessment to demonstrate a solid understanding of the course content.

They must also successfully carry out thorough examinations of a pedestal crane and complete detailed inspection reports based on their findings.