Boom Truck Awareness

Earn your Boom Truck Awareness certificate upon successful completion of this course

BOOM TRUCK AWARENESS ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

In our highly mechanized world, cranes are the workhorses that have increased economic growth and productivity in construction, mining, logging, maritime, production, and service facilities.

Mobile cranes are versatile machines that can be used for many job applications from loading and unloading materials to placing those materials or personnel at heights hundreds of feet high.

Mobile cranes come in all sizes and are used to lift everything from small loads to loads in excess of 75 tons.

Training is needed to ensure safe operation and productivity. This online Boom Truck safety training course meets OSHA requirements for powered industrial boom trucks.

BOOM TRUCK AWARENESS ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Anatomy of the crane
  • The importance of daily inspections
  • Crane stability and load charts
  • Safety considerations of crane setup
  • Communication and hand signals
  • Basic rigging principles
  • Safe inspect and use of lifting slings
  • “Critical lifts” and the planning required
  • The 6 most common hazards associated with crane operation

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 90 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.