Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Mobile Crane Inspector - NACB

The 4-day Mobile Crane Inspector program with NACB will cover the crane inspection process.

The NACB instructional staff provides a hundred years combined experience, offering students the opportunity to receive documented, formal training on the inspection processes and techniques used by North American Crane Bureau, Inc. field inspection personnel. Participants will have access to inspection work sheets, developed over the years from the actual field experiences of inspection staff.

A well-trained, qualified crane inspector can save a company money and time by avoiding unscheduled downtime, costly repairs, accidents and lawsuits. The inspection process is the vital link to the safety and maximum utilization of cranes.

Pre-requisites: This course is designed for experienced individuals - upon registering for this course the attendee must fill out an application verifying crane related experience.

Note: Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, appropriate footwear, etc.

Topics Covered:

• The Need for Inspection and Inspection Intervals
• How to Read & Apply OSHA & ASME Standards
• Inspector Qualifications
• Lockout/Tagout/Blockout
• Load Chart Interpretation & Load Testing
• Safe Operating Practices
• In-Depth Discussion of Tools Used in Inspections
• Inspection of Various Components of Carriers, Superstructures and Booms as Required by Federal Regulations, Consensus Standards and Manufacturer Requirements
• Factors Affecting Lifting Capabilities
• Types of Nondestructive Testing - Advantages and Disadvantages
• Information Presented on Inspection Forms

Syllabus