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Safe Crane Operation – Online training in 16 languages

Safe Crane Operation

25 Min.

German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Swedish, Finnish, Arabic

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Safe Crane Operation at a glance

Legal basis: § 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), § 12 BetrSichV (German Ordinance on Industrial Safety), DGUV Vorschrift 52 „Krane“ (§ 29)
Who must participate: Crane operators of gantry and overhead travelling cranes
How often: Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
Proof: Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Languages: 16 languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Greek, Swedish, Finnish, Arabic

Facts about the training

Legal basis	§ 12 ArbSchG, § 12 BetrSichV, DGUV Vorschrift 52 „Krane“ (§ 29)
Target group	Crane operators of gantry and overhead travelling cranes
Refresher	every 12 months
Duration	25 minutes
Languages	16
Proof	Certificate with knowledge test

What participants learn

Hazards when operating cranes
Prerequisites and responsibility as a crane operator
Pre-work checks
Load pick-up and slinging
Conduct in the event of malfunctions

Frequently asked questions

Who is permitted to operate a crane?

Pursuant to § 29 DGUV Vorschrift 52, only persons who are at least 18 years old, physically and mentally fit, instructed in operating the crane, and have proven their qualification. The entrepreneur appoints them in writing.

Is online safety training sufficient for crane operators?

For regular safety training, yes. The qualification itself must additionally be proven practically, such as through training in accordance with DGUV Grundsatz 309-003. (principles of German statutory accident insurance)

Is online safety training legally permissible?

Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001 (rules of German statutory accident insurance), Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.

How is the safety training documented?

Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.

Included in your training package

Included with Basic or Basic Pro. A one-participant package costs 19,00 € net per month, plus applicable VAT. This is the platform package price, not a separate course fee. Quantity pricing is available.

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About this course

The training course on working safely with gantry and bridge cranes provides essential knowledge for the safe operation of these machines, the use of which carries a significant risk of injury. You will learn to assess the specific hazards and the associated responsibilities as a crane operator. The training covers the necessary qualifications for crane operators, the performance of daily inspections before starting work, and the correct procedures to follow in the event of defects or malfunctions. Another key focus is on safely operating the crane and properly securing loads to effectively prevent accidents. This ensures that you and everyone in the work area are protected as much as possible.