Agricultural or forest tractors: Theoretical-practical training course for workers involved in the construction of agricultural or forest tractors (8 – 13 hours)
A reference to general legislation on occupational hygiene and safety, with particular reference to work at altitude and the use of work equipment for work at altitude (D.Lgs. 81/2008).
- categories of tractors: the various types of wheeled and track tractors and description of general and specific characteristics.
- Main components: supporting structure, transmission organs, propulsion organs, management and braking organs, mating and operating machine operating devices, plumbing, electrical system.
- Command and security devices: identification of the control devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Checks to be made before use: visual and functional controls.
- Specific IDPs for use with tractors: hearing protection devices, airway protection devices, contact protection clothing from pesticide products, etc.
- Safe and risk use: analysis and assessment of the most common risks in the use of tractors (risk of reversal and static and dynamic stability, unintentional contact with moving organs and hot surfaces, risks due to mobility, etc.). Start moving, connecting to the operating machine, drives and manoeuvres.
- Identification of the main components: supporting structure, transmission organs, propulsion organs, management and braking organs, mating devices and drive of operating machines.
- Identification of command and security devices: identification of the command devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Pre-use controls: Visual and functional controls of the tractor, control and safety devices.
- Field operations planning: slopes, access, route obstacles and terrain conditions.
- Operational practice tutorials: guidance techniques and risk management techniques.
- Drive the tractor on flat ground with instructor in the passenger seat. The tutorials should include:
- tractor driving without equipment;
- coupling manoeuvre of semi-carried and towed equipment;
- one- and two-axled trailer;
- driving the tractor in lateral loading conditions (e.g. with articulated arm brush);
- front load (e.g. front loader);
- drive the tractor in back load conditions.
- Driving the tractor in the field. Tutorials should include:
- tractor driving without equipment;
- one- and two-axled trailer with a tractor-compatible braking device;
- driving the tractor in lateral load conditions (e.g. processing with articulated arm brushwith technical characteristics compatible with the tractor);
- driving the tractor in front load conditions (e.g. front loader processing with technical characteristics compatible with the tractor);
- drive the tractor in back load conditions.
- Resting the tractor: parking and storage (recovery) in the appropriate area, precautions against unauthorized use.
- Identification of structural components: supporting structure, transmission organs, propulsion organs, management and braking organs, mating devices and drive of operating machines.
- Identification of command and security devices: identification of the command devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Pre-use controls: Visual and functional controls of the tractor, control and safety devices.
- Field operations planning: slopes, access, route obstacles and terrain conditions.
- Operational practice tutorials: guidance techniques and risk management techniques.
- Drive the tractor on the ground flat. Tutorials should include
- tractor driving without equipment;
- coupling manoeuvre of semi-carried and towed equipment;
- one- and two-axled trailer;
- driving the tractor in lateral loading conditions (e.g. with articulated arm brush);
- drive the tractor in back load conditions.
- Driving the tractor in the field. The tutorials should include:
- tractor driving without equipment;
- one- and two-axled trailer;
- driving the tractor in lateral loading conditions (e.g. articulated arm-arm processing);
- drive the tractor in back load conditions.
- Resting the tractor: parking and storage (recovery) in the appropriate area, precautions against unauthorized use.
Tower Cranes: Theoretical-practical training course for tower crane workers (12-14 - 16 hours)
A reference to general legislation on occupational hygiene and safety, with particular reference to work at altitude and the use of work equipment for work at altitude (D.Lgs. 81/2008).
- General rules for the use of the tower crane: the role of the operator in relation to the other subjects (assemblers, maintainers, construction manager, etc.). Limits on the use of the equipment taking into account its characteristics and installation conditions. Maneuvers allowed in view of its installation conditions (interspersed zone, interference, etc.). Characteristics of loads (mass, shape, consistency, retention conditions of load elements, packaging, etc.).
- Types of tower cranes: the various types of tower cranes and description of general and specific characteristics.
- Main risks associated with the use of tower cranes: falling load, overturning the crane, bumping people with the load or with mobile elements of the tower crane, environmental risks (wind, obstacles, power lines, etc.), risks related to use different forms of energy (electrical, hydraulic, etc.).
- Basics of physics: basics for the evaluation of the loads handled in construction sites, equilibrium conditions of a body.
- Tower crane technology: terminology, general features and main components of tower cranes. Mechanisms, their characteristics, their functions and principles of operation.
- Structural components: tower, struts, arm, counterarm, pulls, basic structure, foundation structure, cabin support, abring and a ralla.
- Command and safety devices: identification of the control devices and their operation, identification of the security devices and their function (load and movement limiters, position limiters, etc.).
- The balance conditions of tower cranes: factors and elements that affect stability. Manufacturer-supplied load diagrams. The crane conduction aids (anemometer, load indicators and other indicators, etc.).
- The installation of the tower crane: general information about the installation conditions (support floors, anchors, counterweights, etc.). Means to prevent access to restricted areas (lighting, barriers, etc.).
- Checks to be carried out before use: visual controls (of the crane, the support, the routes of the line, where any) and functional.
- How the tower crane is safely used: commissioning operations (rotation brake blocking, docking and locking systems, etc.). Check that the brakes and safety devices are working correctly. Assessment of the total load mass. Rules of proper use of lifting accessories (brache, lifting beams, pliers, etc.). Assessment of weather conditions. Communication with conventional signs or other communication system (audio, video, etc.). How to perform maneuvers for shifting the load with the required precision (positioning and balancing the load, with the slightest possible oscillation, etc.). Prohibited operations. End-of-use operations (including the release of the rotation brake and the possible installation of anchoring and locking systems). Use of the crane according to the conditions of use provided by the manufacturer.
- Tower crane maintenance: Visual checks of the crane and its equipment to detect anomalies and carry out the necessary interventions (directly or through maintenance and/or technical assistance).
- Simple maintenance (lubrication, cleaning of some organs or components, etc.).
- Identification of structural components: tower, strut, arm, pulls, basic structure, foundation structure, a larder and a ralla.
- Identification of command and security devices: identification of the command devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Pre-use controls: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the crane manufacturer and instruction manual. Load diagrams. Tests of conduction aid devices and safety devices (anemometer, load indicators and other indicators, load and moment limiters, anti-interference devices, etc.). installation conditions (support plans, anchors, counterweights, barriers against access to restricted areas).
- Use of the tower crane: commissioning operations (blocking the rotation brake, anchoring and locking systems, etc.). Check that the brakes and safety devices are working correctly. Assessment of the total load mass. Use of lifting accessories (brache, lifting beams, pliers, etc.). Performing maneuvers to move the load with required precision (positioning and balancing the load, with the slightest possible oscillation, etc.). Using the controls placed on the hanging button. Using the controls on radio-mobile units. Use harnessing accessories, lifting and undocking loads. Moving the load through fixed obstacles and openings, approach and positioning on the ground and on raised floors. Stopping the crane at work (decommissioning in the event of a break in normal operation). Daily tower crane checks, operational requirements for decommissioning and precautionary measures in case of adverse weather conditions.
- End-of-use operations: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the manufacturer and the crane’s instruction manual. Positioning of the trolley and the lift hook. Unlock the rotation brake. Anchoring and locking systems. Power sectioning.
- Identification of structural components: tower, strut, arm, counterarm, pulls, basic structure, foundation structure, cabin support, alaand and aralla, translating routes (for translated cranes).
- Identification of command and security devices: identification of the command devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Pre-use controls: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the crane manufacturer and instruction manual. Load diagrams. Tests of conduction aid devices and safety devices (anemometer, load indicators and other indicators, load and moment limiters, anti-interference devices, etc.). installation conditions (support plans, anchors, counterweights, barriers against access to restricted areas).
- Use of the tower crane: commissioning operations (blocking the rotation brake, anchoring and locking systems, etc.). Check that the brakes and safety devices are working correctly. Cabin access. Assessment of the total load mass. Use of lifting accessories (brache, lifting beams, pliers, etc.). Performing maneuvers to move the load with required precision (positioning and balancing the load, with the slightest possible oscillation, etc.). Using the controls placed on the hanging button. Using the controls on radio-mobile units. Use harnessing accessories, lifting and undocking loads. Moving the load through fixed obstacles and openings, approach and positioning on the ground and on raised floors. Stopping the crane at work (decommissioning in the event of a break in normal operation). Daily tower crane checks, operational requirements for decommissioning and precautionary measures in case of adverse weather conditions.
- End-of-use operations: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the manufacturer and the crane’s instruction manual. Positioning of the trolley and the lift hook. Unlock the rotation brake. Anchoring and locking systems. Power sectioning.
- Identification of structural components: tower, strut, arm, counterarm, pulls, basic structure, foundation structure, cabin support, alaand and aralla, translating routes (for translated cranes).
- Identification of command and security devices: identification of the command devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Pre-use controls: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the crane manufacturer and instruction manual. Load diagrams. Tests of conduction aid devices and safety devices (anemometer, load indicators and other indicators, load and moment limiters, anti-interference devices, etc.). installation conditions (support plans, anchors, counterweights, barriers against access to restricted areas).
- Use of the tower crane: commissioning operations (blocking the rotation brake, anchoring and locking systems, etc.). Check that the brakes and safety devices are working correctly. Cabin access. Assessment of the total load mass. Use of lifting accessories (brache, lifting beams, pliers, etc.). Performing maneuvers to move the load with required precision (positioning and balancing the load, with the slightest possible oscillation, etc.). Using the controls placed on the hanging button. Using the controls on radio-mobile units. Use harnessing accessories, lifting and undocking loads. Moving the load through fixed obstacles and openings, approach and positioning on the ground and on raised floors. Stopping the crane at work (decommissioning in the event of a break in normal operation). Daily tower crane checks, operational requirements for decommissioning and precautionary measures in case of adverse weather conditions.
- End-of-use operations: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the manufacturer and the crane’s instruction manual. Positioning of the trolley and the lift hook. Unlock the rotation brake. Anchoring and locking systems. Power sectioning.
Mobile crane:Theoretical-practical training course for mobile crane workers (14 - 22 hours)
- Main features and components of mobile cranes with telescopic or brandishable falcon.
- Mechanisms, their characteristics and their functions.
- Conditions of stability of a crane with telescopic or brandishable falcon: factors and elements that affect stability.
- Contents of the documents and signage plates provided by the crane with telescopic or brandishable falcon.
- Using constructor diagrams and load tables.
- Principles of operation, verification and regulation of limiting devices and indicators.
- General principles for positioning, stabilizing and folding the crane with telescopic or brandishable falcon.
- Operation of all the controls of the crane with falcon telescope or brandive for its displacement, its positioning and its operation.
- Test texts of the signaling and security devices.
- Preparing the crane with a telescope or brandishable falcon for transport or displacement.
- Procedures for mass in operation and storage of additional equipment.
- Lifting planning exercises taking into account the conditions of the work site, the configuration of the crane, harness systems, etc.
- Crane positioning and tuning exercises with telescopic or brandished falcon for lifting tests including: determination of the radius, positioning of the crane relative to the load center of gravity, placement of the arm with additional equipment in the appropriate extension and elevation.
- Crane maneuvers with telescopic or brandishable falcon without load (lifting, extension, rotation, etc.) combined and moving with the crane in the allowed configurations.
- Load-taking tutorials to control rotation, oscillation, bumps, and load placement.
- Translated with suspended load with telescopic on falcon cranes or brandive on tires.
- Operations near fixed obstacles or other cranes (interference).
- Practical steps to test the proper functioning of limitor and indicator devices.
- Handling commonly used loads and special form loads such as: long and flexible loads, flat loads with very large surface, large loads.
Additional module (at the base course) for mobile cranes on wheels with telescope or brandishable falcon
- Main features and components of mobile cranes with telescopic or brandishable falcon.
- Mechanisms, their characteristics and their functions.
- Conditions of stability of a crane with telescopic or brandishable falcon: factors and elements that affect stability.
- Contents of the documents and signage plates provided by the crane with telescopic or brandishable falcon.
- Using constructor diagrams and load tables.
- Principles of operation, verification and regulation of limiting devices and indicators.
- General principles for positioning, stabilizing and folding the crane with telescopic or brandishable falcon.
- Terminology, characteristics of the different types of mobile cranes, their movements and their lifting equipment.
- Main risks and their causes:
- Falling or losing the load;
- Loss of equipment stability;
- Investment of people by the cargo or appliance;
- Risks associated with the environment (ground characteristics, presence of wind, obstacles, power lines, etc.);
- Risks associated with the power supply used (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic);
- Special risks associated with special uses (sea or river work, rail works, etc.);
- Risks associated with multiple lifts.
- Basic notions of physics in order to be able to estimate the mass of a load and to be able to appreciate the equilibrium conditions of a body.
- Main features and components of mobile cranes.
- Mechanisms, their characteristics and their functions.
- Stability conditions of a moving crane: factors and elements that affect stability.
- Contents of the documentation and signage plates provided by the crane.
- Using constructor diagrams and load tables.
- Principles of operation, verification and regulation of limiting devices and indicators.
- General principles for crane placement, stabilization and folding.
- Signage.
- Operation of all the crane controls for its displacement, positioning and operation.
- Test testing of signaling and security devices.
- Inspection of cranes, power and control circuits, ropes and components.
- Preparing the crane for transport or displacement.
- Procedures for commissioning and re-checking accessories, blocks, stabilizers, counterweights, jibs, etc.
- Lifting operation planning exercises taking into account the conditions of the work site, crane configuration, harness systems, etc.
- Crane positioning and tuning exercises for lifting operations including: load mass assessment, radius determination, crane positioning relative to load center of gravity, support ground adequacy stabilisation of the crane, leveling the crane, positioning the arm in the extension and elevation appropriate.
- Crane maneuvers without load (lifting, extending, rotating, etc.) single and combined and moving with the crane in the allowed configurations.
- Load-taking exercise to control rotation, oscillation, bumps, and load placement.
- Transliteration with suspended load with moving cranes on tires.
- Operations near fixed obstacles or other cranes (interference).
- Practical steps to test the proper functioning of limitor and indicator devices.
- Change of lifting accessories and the number of shots.
- Handling commonly used loads and special form loads such as: long and flexible loads, flat loads with very large surface, large loads.
- Handling loads on special lifting accessories.
- Load harness.
- Precision maneuvers for lifting, releasing, and placing loads in visible and unseen positions.
- Evidence of communication with gesture and radio signals.
- Safe use, testing, maintenance and emergency training exercise (start-and-stop procedures, safe escape, regular inspections and their registrations, keeping the audit log, daily checks required by the user manual, checks visual inspections, lubrication, level control, indicator testing, alarms, warning devices, instrumentation).
- Identification of structural components: tower, strut, arm, counterarm, pulls, basic structure, foundation structure, cabin support, alaand and aralla, translating routes (for translated cranes).
- Identification of command and security devices: identification of the command devices and their operation, identification of security devices and their function.
- Pre-use controls: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the crane manufacturer and instruction manual. Load diagrams. Tests of conduction aid devices and safety devices (anemometer, load indicators and other indicators, load and moment limiters, anti-interference devices, etc.). installation conditions (support plans, anchors, counterweights, barriers against access to restricted areas).
- Use of the tower crane: commissioning operations (blocking the rotation brake, anchoring and locking systems, etc.). Check that the brakes and safety devices are working correctly. Cabin access. Assessment of the total load mass. Use of lifting accessories (brache, lifting beams, pliers, etc.). Performing maneuvers to move the load with required precision (positioning and balancing the load, with the slightest possible oscillation, etc.). Using the controls placed on the hanging button. Using the controls on radio-mobile units. Use harnessing accessories, lifting and undocking loads. Moving the load through fixed obstacles and openings, approach and positioning on the ground and on raised floors. Stopping the crane at work (decommissioning in the event of a break in normal operation). Daily tower crane checks, operational requirements for decommissioning and precautionary measures in case of adverse weather conditions.
- End-of-use operations: Visual and functional controls of the crane, control and safety devices provided by the manufacturer and the crane’s instruction manual. Positioning of the trolley and the lift hook. Unlock the rotation brake. Anchoring and locking systems. Power sectioning.