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Crane and Rigging Training

January 25 2027 - January 27 2027
$485
Sponsored by:  Maine Marine Trades Association  and Project SailSafe
Training provided by: Burdick Training & Consulting Services
Dates: Monday-Wednesday, January 25-27, 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (class will start at 8:30 am each morning, and may end earlier than 4 pm depending on the needs of the class participants.
Location: Lyman-Morse • 84 Knox Street • Thomaston, ME

Crane Operator & Rigging Safety Course Description: Geared toward the crane operator and/or straddlelift operator instilling a better understanding of safe practices in rigging and hoisting. Also appropriate for direct supervisors and operator trainees, this class will cover the following topics:

Overview of Crane Operations 29CFR1910.179

Load Capacities & Chart Interpretations/Reading

Crane Accident Causes & Control

Safe Rigging Practices & Applications 29CFR1910.184

Rigging Accidents & Control

Inspection Practices for Cranes and Hoisting Gear

Crane Safety Test

Below the Hook Rigging Test

Instruction will include hand out materials, films, Power Point, practice rigging. Ample time has been allotted for Q&A as well as breaks. Participants must bring a calculator to class as it will be necessary for the successful completion of the classwork. Participants who successfully complete the Crane Safety and Rigging Safety tests will be awarded three Certificates of Completion.

1. Rough Terrain Crane Training Certificate

2. Rigging Training Certificate

3. Qualified Signalperson Certificate

 

REGISTRATION
Registration Form  HERE
$485 for MMTA members
$600 for non-members
Due to expected demand, registration is limited to 2 participants at first. We will add others to a waitlist if desired. MMTA members will be given priority in registration. Registration deadline January 20
About the Instructor
Bob Burdick is a Professional Safety Consulting and Trainer with 35 years of experience as an Occupational Health & Safety professional in the General Industry and Construction field. He is retired from his role as a safety officer for FEMA MATF-1 in Massachusetts. He is certified NCCO crane instructor and a Master Rigger instructor. Bob is an active member of the safety industry serving on the Construction Safety Alliance of Maine as the founder and Vice Chair, and the National Safety Council Conference Committee for Maine and Massachusetts.

Details

  • Start: January 25 2027
  • End: January 27 2027
  • Cost: $485