Crane Operator Qualifications and Best Practices
Introduction
Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's oil and gas industry.
A lot of has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse "lifting" devices, and for workers in proximity to them.
Only qualified and authorized operators may operate cranes.
Qualifications
The qualifications of crane operators and riggers should follow the API RP 2D standard, including:
- Each crane operator should be designated as authorized in writing by a competent/authorized company representative.
- A list containing the names of authorized crane operators should be maintained by the company on all manned platforms.
- Only designated and authorized workers should be allowed to operate the cranes.
- Crane operator trainees should operate cranes only under the direct supervision of a competent/qualified operator.
- Crane riggers should have written certification verifying completion of a recognized crane rigging course as detailed in API RP 2D.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-1. Each crane operator should be designated as authorized in writing by _____.
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