Pre-Start Crane Inspection Training (Operator Awareness)

Course Overview

This Pre-Start Crane Inspection Training is designed specifically for crane operators, supervisors, and site personnel responsible for ensuring equipment is safe prior to use.

Unlike full inspector training, this course focuses on practical, pre-operational safety checks aligned with Australian Standards and workplace requirements.

Under Australian safety obligations, cranes must be inspected regularly and verified safe before operation by a competent person.

Who This Course Is For

• Overhead crane operators

• Mobile and fixed plant operators

• Supervisors and leading hands

• Maintenance personnel performing pre-start checks

• Anyone responsible for daily crane safety prior to use

Course Duration & Cost

• Duration: 1 Day

• Cost: $600 per person (ex GST)

• Location: Perth (or delivered onsite for groups, minimum 8 people)

What You Will Learn

Pre-Start Safety Fundamentals

• Legal responsibilities of operators

• Definition of a “competent person” (operator level)

• Safety obligations prior to crane use

Pre-Operational Inspection Requirements

• Daily / pre-start inspection requirements

• Understanding inspection checklists

• Identifying unsafe conditions before operation

Key Components to Inspect

• Wire ropes, chains and hooks

• Limit switches and safety devices

• Brakes and hoist functionality

• Electrical controls and pendant / remote systems

• Structural condition (visual checks only)

Defect Identification & Reporting

• Recognising critical vs non-critical defects

• When to stop and isolate equipment

• Reporting and tagging requirements

Safe Operation Readiness

• Verifying crane is safe to operate

• Load test awareness (operator level only)

• Pre-lift checks and environmental considerations

Course Outcome

Participants will be able to:

• Confidently perform pre-start inspections prior to crane use

• Identify safety issues before operation

• Understand when equipment must be taken out of service

• Support compliance with AS1418 / AS2550 requirements

Book Now

Book your team or request a session:

📞 1300 141 109
📧 service@safelifting.com.au

Learn the essential skills and knowledge to become a competent person for overhead crane inspections.