Overhead: Cranes, Chains, Slings, and Hoists

When using lifting devices, it is important to understand how to use the equipment properly. Use this online course to demonstrate to your workers how key the equipment operator's knowledge is to using cranes, chains, slings, and hoists safely.

This training video discusses the common, yet important, safety rules for using lifting equipment, including equipment inspection, proper operating and loading techniques, and maintenance of hooks and wire rope. Through proper operation and loading, workers stay safe and the equipment is correctly maintained.

A safe employee does not take chances, especially when working with lifting devices that hoist heavy loads. Your employees learn they have an obligation to themselves, as well as to their employer, to practice the safe use of cranes, chains, slings, and hoists.

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Construction and Industrial Workers

• Introduction
• Proper Technique
• Sling Angles
• Hooks
• Conclusion