IS-011 - Working with an overhead crane

Achieve your IS-011 overhead crane diploma now!

 WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THIS IS-011 OVERHEAD CRANE TRAINING?

For the IS-011 overhead crane, Praxis is the right place for you!

The IS diplomas are essential in the petrochemical and port industries.

It can take place on your location or in one of our partner centers in Flanders.

The amount of days of training depends on your experience and competences.

If you pass, then you will receive the official IS-011 diploma!

In case your sector or client does not require this specific diploma, please follow our standard overhead crane training or overhead crane certification.

The purpose of this training is to operate a overhead crane with cable or remote control effectively and safely!

ADMISSION CONDITIONS

• Experience or no experience? Every overhead crane operator is welcome in this training!
• Being at least 18 years old
• Identification possible on the basis of an identity card, passport or driving license
• Possession of a medical fitness certificate
• The participant is fluent in the language of the exams
• Praxis has an active equal opportunities policy. Our exams are open to anyone who meets the conditions, regardless of gender, skin color or religion

• Examination regulations available on request for in-house training courses

TARGET AUDIENCE

Overhead crane operators who work with an overhead crane with cable control and/or remote control.

TARGET

To work in a correct, responsible and safe manner with an overhead crane with cable control and/or remote control.

• Holding a safety function
• Operating the device efficiently
• Being able to report defects and malfunctions preventively
• Preventing accidents and injuries
• Preventing damage to products and reduce damage during transport
• Working safely and dynamically

NOT WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• Theoretical introduction (30%) with many practical exercises (70%)
• Theory exam
• Practical exam
• Each successful participant receives the Besacc-VCA IS-011 diploma: working with an overhead crane
• The test terms and points for attention of AV-004 - Rigging non-critical loads are also integrated in this exam.
• The diploma is personal-related and indicates the high-risk task the participant has passed.
• The diploma is valid for 5 years and is registered online at http://besacc.epyc.eu/diploma.

THEORY TEST TERMS

• Knowing the contents of the safety function
• Knowing what work permits are and being able to interpret and comply with them
• Knowing the basic legislation for a crane operator
• Knowing the inspection requirements of lifting gear and lifting equipment
• Being able to determine, analyze and control risks specific to equipment and space
• Knowing the safety regulations
• Knowing important concepts related to the construction and functions of the overhead crane
• Knowing that there are different types of overhead cranes, with their areas of application
• Knowing points of attention for safe load handling
• Knowing lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Knowing how to store these materials correctly
• Knowing that there are interchangeable stop materials
• Knowing that there are different lashing methods
• Knowing the elements that make up the visual check
• Knowing what a good lift is: determining the weight, center of gravity, angle of striking and figure of striking
• Using protective equipment
• Knowing how to signal when working with two people

PRACTICAL TEST TERMS

• Applying safety rules and be able to work accurately
• Being able to perform and report the daily check of the overhead crane
• Being able to use the control properly
• Being able to respect the working height
• Being able to attach loads correctly
• Being able to dampen and avoid the pendulum motion
• Applying gesture signs
• Being able to make an error-free course (vertical, horizontal and combined movements)
• Being able to maneuver with various loads
• Being able to turn around loads
• Being able to avoid negative load (cross load, shranking)
• Being able to estimate distances (vertical and horizontal)
• Being able to park the crane correctly

OTHER RISKY TASKS

We also organize exams for the following high-risk tasks:

• IS-001 - Working with forklift advanced
• IS-002 - Working with reach truck advanced
• IS-003 - Working with a rigid telescopic handler
• IS-004 - Working with aerial work platfrom on truck
• IS-005 - Working with self-propelled aerial work platfrom
• IS-006 - Attachment and removal of critical loads
• IS-007 - Confined space security guard
• IS-009 - Working with personal fall protection advanced
• IS-010 - Working on flanges-flanges mechanic
• IS-011 - Working with an overhead crane with cable control / remote control
• IS-012 - Working with an overhead crane with in-cab controls
• IS-013 - Measurement and detection of hazardous substances (EX-OX-TOX)
• IS-031 - Working with rotary telescopic handlers
• IS-032 - Working with rotary telescopic handlers with hoisting function
• IS-081 - Work with independent (autonomous and non-autonomous) respiratory protection
• IS-082 - Working with self-contained breathing apparatus
• AV-001 - Working with forklift truck basic
• AV-002 - Working with reach truck basic
• AV-003 - Working with scissor lift
• AV-004 - Attachment and removal of non-critical charges
• AV-006 - Working with personal fall protection basic
• AV-011 - Fire watch (including: Extinguishing with small extinguishers (AV-012))
• AV-012 -  Extinguishing with small extinguishers
• AV-013 - Working with mobile crane
• AV-014 - Working with earthmoving machine with lifting function
• AV-015 - Working with a truck-mounted crane
• AV-016 - Working with a fast-erecting crane up to 10 tonne metres
• AV-017 - Working with tower crane
• AV-021 - Scaffolder
• AV-022 - Scaffolding inspector

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

• Mobile self-propelled work equipment can only be used by workers who have received the appropiate training for the safe operation of these work equipment (Codex book IV, title 3)
• A safety function is considered to be any work station where work equipment is used, where motor vehicles, cranes, overhead cranes, hoists of any kind are operated. (Codex book I, title 4)
• The purpose of safety and health signs is to draw attention in a fast and easily understandable way to objects activities and situations, which may cause certain dangers.(Codex book III, title 6, annexes 1-9)