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SUMMARY:Crane and Rigging Training
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by:  Maine Marine Trades Association  and Project SailSafe\nTraining provided by: Burdick Training & Consulting Services\n\nDates: Monday-Wednesday\, January 25-27\, 2027\nTime: 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.\nLocation: Lyman-Morse • 84 Knox Street • Thomaston\, ME\n\n\nCrane 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: \nOverview of Crane Operations 29CFR1910.179 \nLoad Capacities & Chart Interpretations/Reading \nCrane Accident Causes & Control \nSafe Rigging Practices & Applications 29CFR1910.184 \nRigging Accidents & Control \nInspection Practices for Cranes and Hoisting Gear \nCrane Safety Test \nBelow the Hook Rigging Test \nInstruction 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. \n1. Rough Terrain Crane Training Certificate \n2. Rigging Training Certificate \n3. Qualified Signalperson Certificate \n  \n\nREGISTRATION \nRegistration Form  HERE \n\n$485 for MMTA members\n$600 for non-members\nDue 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\n\nAbout the Instructor\nBob 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.
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