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Mobile Crane Communications
By NorAm Productions Inc.
19 Minutes

Discusses the signal person’s Responsibilities, comparing and contrasting various verbal communication devices, and physically demonstrates the industry standard crane specific hand signals.

Boom Truck Operator Safety
15 Minutes

This safety video will assist in training all boom truck operators with an overview of Operator Safety. From a preliminary site assessment, to the daily pre-operational inspection criteria, this video is packed full of critical information that every boom truck operator must know.

Crane Safety Video
By Association of Equipment Manufacturers

This 23 minute VHS video is full color and covers topics such as: following a safety program, starting working, parking safely, performing maintenance, loading and unloading, and special operating and maintenance precautions.

Crane Accidents
By Crane Safety Ltd.
14 minutes
includes support material

How do accidents happen? Study this series of spectacular crane accidents, discovering what caused them and what can be done to prevent costly and dangerous accidents on your job site.

Crane Inspection
By Coastal Video Communications
18 minutes

Make sure your mobile crane is ready to do the job with comprehensive daily and monthly inspections and learn about practical rigging inspections with this video.

Cranes: Types, Components and Case Histories
By Construction Safety Association of Ontario
19 minutes
includes support manual

Graphics and live action are used to identify crane types, describe components and explain how to select the right crane. Case histories of tower and mobile cranes show consequences of improper setup and operation.

Hand Signal Communication
By Crane Institute of America
18 minutes

This video demonstrates proper use of mobile crane hand signals. Ideal for training programs, safety meetings, and general refresher courses. Includes post-test.

Hazard Awareness in Crane Operating Areas
By Construction Safety Association of Ontario
15 minutes
includes support manual

Bigger and better cranes have improved efficiency on construction sites but have also increased the potential for fatalities, injuries and property damage. This video alerts operators, riggers and other trades to hazards in crane operating areas.

Hydraulic Cranes
By Crane Safety Ltd.
23 minutes
includes support material

Gives solid information and proven guidelines for day to day operation. Topics include inspections, maintenance, proper machine setup, power line awareness, pre–planning the lift and safe hoisting techniques.

Johnson Lifting Accessories Video
By Gunnebo Johnson Corp.
18 minutes

This video addresses recommended inspection practices for Johnson blocks and lifting accessories.

Leadership Awareness for Mobile Crane Operations
By NorAm Productions
11 minutes

Provides valuable insight to help prevent crane accidents. Regular review of this video can reinforce your awareness of safety issues and help protect your valuable investment in lift equipment and personnel. 

Pre–Operational Inspection for Lattice Boom Cranes
By Crane Institute of America
15 minutes

This video provides a step by step guide to the essential task of thorough crane inspection and maintenance, beginning with the pre–operational inspection.

Pre-Operational Inspection
By Crane Institute of America
18 minutes

Most accidents caused by equipment failure can be easily avoided by a thorough pre–operational inspection of the crane. CIA has brought the workplace to the classroom with a step–by–step inspection video that follows OSHA and ANSI guidelines.

Reading and Using a Capacity Chart
By Crane Safety Ltd.
27 minutes

The definitive capacity chart training presentation, stressing: terms and definitions, crane setup, structural and stability ratings, boom lengths and angles, extensions and jibs, range diagrams, and more.

Reeving
By Construction Safety Association of Ontario
15 minutes
includes support manual

This tape focuses on a classic feature of rigging, the reeved block system or block and tackle. Its components, mechanical advantage, friction loads, and methods of reeving are carefully reviewed in this program. Instructors notes provide step–by–step directions for reeving everything from two-part to eight–part falls.

Rigging & Lifting w/ Small Hydraulic Cranes
By VISTA, Inc.
23 minutes

Covers a wide variety of sling configurations and load types. The use of small and large rubber–tired cranes, awkward load shapes and various sling materials used both indoor and out, add to the viewer's interest.

Setup for Safety
By Crane Institute of America
18 minutes

Almost fifty percent of all crane accidents are attributed to improper setup. This Safety video demonstrates and explains the critical points of safe operations.

How to Properly Intepret a Load Chart
By Crane Institute of America, Inc.
20 minutes

Now more than ever, the exact limitations of a crane must be known. The viewer is guided step by step in how to find gross capacity, determine capacity deductions, calculate net capacity and determine parts of a line. Also included is a dramatic accident involving a two crane lift.

Working Around Cranes
By Coastal Video Communications
19 minutes

Learn to identify and prevent the hazards associated with working around mobile cranes. PPE to wear around cranes, crane assembly, wire rope/lifting and signaling are also covered.

Working Cranes Near Power Lines
By Crane Institute of America
28 minutes

Shows supervisors, operators, and members of the ground crew must know how to properly set up and perform work around power lines.

Mobile Crane Set Up
By Associated General Contractors of America
18 minutes

This video provides information on the safe setup of mobile cranes. Information covered includes: site condition hazards, leveling, blocking and planning the lift.

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