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Digger Derrick Operator Training Outline
Digger Derrick Operator Training Outline
- Responsibilities (Digger Derrick Operator, Rigger, Signal Person, Supervisor)
- Identification of Digger Derrick Components
- Industry terminology
- Augers, Pole Tongs, Insulated Boom Sections, Insulated Work Buckets
- Identification Capacity
- Determination Gross and Net Capacity of Digger Derrick
- Environmental conditions – Wind, lightning, etc.
- Safe use around energized electrical lines
- Safe operating skills
- Understanding of how to control swinging of the load
- Dynamic loading
- Side loading
- Knowledge of safety devices – Limit Switches
- Wire rope and synthetic rope construction
- Wire rope and synthetic rope reeving
- Inspection of Digger Derrick
- Inspection of wire rope and synthetic rope
- Inspection of hook blocks
- Removal from service
- Tagline requirements
- Hand signals
- Voice Commands
- Hands on demonstrations
- Load weight calculations
- Written Quiz
- Practical Demonstration
We help you reach new heights in crane safety with our expert certification courses.
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(805) 314-4121