The Importance of Overhead Gantry Crane Operator Training

An overhead gantry crane is used to hoist products and materials and move them to different locations in your workshop, factory or warehouse. They can also be used to load and unload trucks.

Most of these are remote or pendant controlled by the operator on the ground.

The operator attaches the load then moves it to the new location using the pendant controlled gantry crane.

Why training is vital

Any operator that uses this type of plant and equipment should undergo thorough gantry crane training by expert trainers to ensure proper handling.

This is because accidents caused by poor crane or load handling skills can be disastrous and can lead to loss of lives and money.

An employer or PCBU can also arrange for their existing overhead gantry crane operators staff to attend refresher courses on proper handling every once in a while, or to verify their existing operating skills.

This can help meet duty of care requirements under the WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2011.

It is possible to get comprehensive or customised training that covers different types of gantry cranes such as track-mounted, bridge, pedestal and cabin controlled.