Safe Crane Operation – Online training in 16 languages
Safe Crane Operation
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Safe Crane Operation at a glance
- Legal basis
- § 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), § 12 BetrSichV (German Ordinance on Industrial Safety), DGUV Vorschrift 52 „Krane“ (§ 29)
- Who must participate
- Crane operators of gantry and overhead travelling cranes
- How often
- Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
- Proof
- Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Facts about the training
| Legal basis | § 12 ArbSchG, § 12 BetrSichV, DGUV Vorschrift 52 „Krane“ (§ 29) |
|---|---|
| Target group | Crane operators of gantry and overhead travelling cranes |
| Refresher | every 12 months |
| Duration | 25 minutes |
| Languages | 16 |
| Proof | Certificate with knowledge test |
What participants learn
- Hazards when operating cranes
- Prerequisites and responsibility as a crane operator
- Pre-work checks
- Load pick-up and slinging
- Conduct in the event of malfunctions
Frequently asked questions
Who is permitted to operate a crane?
Pursuant to § 29 DGUV Vorschrift 52, only persons who are at least 18 years old, physically and mentally fit, instructed in operating the crane, and have proven their qualification. The entrepreneur appoints them in writing.
Is online safety training sufficient for crane operators?
For regular safety training, yes. The qualification itself must additionally be proven practically, such as through training in accordance with DGUV Grundsatz 309-003. (principles of German statutory accident insurance)
Is online safety training legally permissible?
Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001 (rules of German statutory accident insurance), Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.
How is the safety training documented?
Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.
About this course
The training course on working safely with gantry and bridge cranes provides essential knowledge for the safe operation of these machines, the use of which carries a significant risk of injury. You will learn to assess the specific hazards and the associated responsibilities as a crane operator. The training covers the necessary qualifications for crane operators, the performance of daily inspections before starting work, and the correct procedures to follow in the event of defects or malfunctions. Another key focus is on safely operating the crane and properly securing loads to effectively prevent accidents. This ensures that you and everyone in the work area are protected as much as possible.
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