Training Courses

Cranes
(Lifting Equipment)

Training for the safe operation of cranes, load handling and communication during lifting operations.

Reaching High – with Safety at the Core

Cranes (Lifting Equipment)

Crane operations require clear communication, safe load handling and a sound understanding of movement and hazardous areas.

We provide the fundamentals of safe crane operation as well as safe load signalling and guidance – with a practical approach tailored directly to your operations.

DGUV basis: DGUV Regulation 52 and DGUV Rule 100-500, Chapter 2.8
Annual instruction: DGUV Regulation 1
Crane training by Safety Center Gärttner

On-site Training Advantage

We train using your cranes, your loads and your operational processes, integrating the training flexibly into your existing shift patterns.

Target Group

Employees in industry, assembly, logistics and maintenance who operate cranes or are responsible for signalling and guiding loads.

Requirements

  • Minimum age in accordance with DGUV requirements
  • Physical and mental fitness
  • PPE in accordance with company requirements
Safe Lifting and Load Handling

Training Content

The training combines legal and technical principles with practical exercises using the existing crane equipment under realistic operating conditions.

Theoretical Principles

  • Legal requirements and responsibilities
  • Design and safety-relevant components
  • Load-handling and lifting accessories
  • Hazardous areas and typical sources of error

Practical Training & Communication

  • Communication between crane operator and signaller
  • Visual contact, hand signals and signalling procedures
  • Safe handling of suspended loads
  • Practical exercises
  • Theoretical and practical assessment
Completion: Operator qualification / certificate of participation and training materials. The duration is individually tailored to participants’ prior knowledge and group size.
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