This online course is a brief review of Regulations regarding cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors as posted under Subpart N, Part 1926, from OSHA’s Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. The course is broken into three sections:
Cranes and Derricks
Helicopters, Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and Elevators
Base-mounted Drum Hoists, Overhead Hoists, and Conveyors
After reading over the OSHA material, a multiple choice quiz follows each section.
At the conclusion of this course the student will be familiar with Subpart N, Part 1926 of OSHA’s Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. They will become more knowledgeable in requirements for:
List the four major causes of accidents involving cranes and other lifting devices.
Illustrate the parts, types, and differences of cranes.
Describe the preplanning that is required before putting a crane or other lifting device into use.
Ensure implement of the OSHA requirements regarding cranes.
Institute the OSHA requirements regarding personnel and material hoists.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.
David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.
3 hrs. Online Course