Price

CEU's

Length

32 - Hour Lift Director Course

Description: 
This course is a prerequisite for registration as a Lift Director and licensure as a Master Rigger.

To register as a Lift Director, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course of at least 32 hours in length as mandated by Section 28-424.3 of the New York City Administrative Code. As of November 7, 2022, to apply for licensure as a Master Rigger, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course that is at least 32 hours in length as mandated by 28-404.3.1 Section of the New York City Administrative Code.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this training course. However, students must be able to communicate with the instructor in the language that the training is provided in.

Course Materials:
This course consists of several different components including a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include all relevant written standards

Topics
:
  • Introduction 
  • Crane and Hoisting Machine Accidents
  • OSHA 1926 Overview
  • NYC Construction Codes Overview 
  • NYC Department Of buildings Overview 
  • NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Overview
  • NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) Overview
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Site Personnel with overview of licensing/training/certifications required for each party
  • Authority of Lift Director
  • Crew Resource Management 
  • On-Site Meetings
  • Required Crane/Derrick/Rigging Inspections
  • Log and Reporting Requirements
  • Reading Plans
  • Crane and Derrick Setup & Configuration
  • Securing/Stowing the Crane/Derrick
  • Basic Meteorology
  • Wind and Weather Restrictions for Crane & Derricks
  • Critical Picks
  • Requirements for Hoisting Personnel
  • Requirements for Operating Over Occupied Buildings
  • Powerline Safety
  • Fall Protection
  • Crane & Derrick Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures

Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students will be able to:

- Explain the role of Lift Director under NYC DOB 3319-02
- Identify and address hazards related to ground/surface conditions during lifting operations
- Identify and address hazards related to site access/transportation
- Determine appropriate matting/ cribbing needed for crane use
- Identify and address hazards associated with power lines or transmitter/communication towers
- Address environmental conditions that adversely affect lifting operations
- Address hazards associated with lifting operations