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OVERHEAD GANTRY CRANE

Gantry Cranes are used to transport heavy loads from side to side or up and down the length of a building or open yard. Loads are usually slung using slings or chains and loads of metal can be picked up on magnets.

Whats Included?

  • Introduction & Aims
  • The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Reg 1998 (PUWER)
  • The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regs 1998 (LOLER)
  • Slinging techniques and effect on sling capacity
  • Intorduction to work equipment
  • Pre use checks & maintenance, crane – slings – attachments
  • Risk assessment & lifting plans
  • Safe operations of Gantry cranes
  • Basic slinging & signals
  • To encourage the use of safe working practices
  • A test lift
  • Raising transporting & landing a load
  • Theory Test
  • Practical Assessment
  • Course Evaluation

Courses Applicable

Novice

Overhead gantry crane

1 – 4 Candidates

Overhead gantry crane

1 Day

Experienced

Overhead gantry crane

1 – 4 Candidates

Overhead gantry crane

1 Day

Conversion

Overhead gantry crane

1 – 4 Candidates

Overhead gantry crane

1 Day

Refresher

Overhead gantry crane

1 – 4 Candidates

Overhead gantry crane

1 Day

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Stop Accidents & Deaths

Under UK law, forklift operation is not just about skill – it’s a legal responsibility.

The main laws covering forklift operations include:

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – Sets out the duty of care employers have to protect their staff, visitors, and anyone affected by their work.

  • Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998) – Requires all work equipment (including forklifts) to be suitable, well maintained, and only used by trained people.

  • Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998) – Ensures that lifting equipment and attachments are strong, stable, and inspected regularly.

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Overhead gantry crane
  • Overturning – Often caused by sharp turns, speeding, or uneven ground.
  • Collisions with pedestrians – A leading cause of workplace injuries when walkways aren’t clearly marked or drivers aren’t alert.
  • Overloading or unstable loads – Loads that are too heavy or poorly stacked can tip, fall, or destabilise the truck. & More

RTITB Accredited & NORS Registered

All our accredited courses include NORS registration (National Operator Registration Scheme) – giving operators an official record of their training and proof of qualification that employers can easily verify.

Overhead gantry crane
Overhead gantry crane

What Makes This Important:

  • Provides secure, centralised proof of training recognised across the UK
  • Makes refresher training and re-certification easier to track
  • Reduces admin for employers – no lost certificates or training records
  • Shows compliance with industry standards and HSE expectations
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