Digger Derrick Online Training

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Equip your employees with the necessary skills and expertise they need to work as a digger derrick operator with this comprehensive online course.

Based on OSHA's training requirements.
Accessible 24/7 on any mobile device.
Includes printable certificate upon completion.

Duration: 2.5 Hour(s) 5.0 (1 Review)

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About

About this Course

Digger derricks are specialized vehicles used in construction and utility work that are designed for digging holes, setting poles, and hoisting materials. Training is necessary to learn essential skills such as understanding the vehicle, ensuring stability, proper rigging, safe operations, and recognizing potential hazards.

Our online version of the Digger-Derrick safety training course satisfies the criteria for classroom instruction and is aligned with OSHA requirements. Every course includes topics on basic equipment anatomy, typical hazards, rigging considerations, vehicle stability, and safe operations. It also includes practice quiz questions for the final written exam and a checklist for employers to use when administering the practical exam.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following OSHA standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1926.180 – Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes
- 29 CFR 1926.1400 – Cranes and Derricks
ANSI/ASME B30 – Crane and Related Equipment
- ASME B30.5 – Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
- ASME B30.22 – Articulated Boom Cranes

Outline

Topics Covered

Overview of the Course
Introduction to the Equipment
Anatomy
Pre-shift Inspections
Stability Principles
Common Hazards
Accident Profiles
Safe Operation
Rigging and Hand Signals

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand the terminology and definitions related to digger derricks
Assess appropriate surfaces for support and expected loads
Recognize and assess hazards
Understand how to conduct pre-shift checks and identify hazardous equipment situations
Properly set up digger derricks
Work in a variety of weather conditions
Understand hand, voice, and other non-standard signals
React promptly to emergencies
Demonstrate proficiency in OSHA and industry standards
Properly shut off and lock down digger derricks
Understand the requirements for operational aids and safety devices
Recognize and fulfill inspection and maintenance obligations for digger derricks
Assess the capacity of digger derrick machines accurately
Comprehend personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 120 – 150 min.