Every workplace in the UK has specific training and skill requirements, and the construction industry is no exception. Any building site often has many more health and safety regulations in place because of the more hazardous environment. This implies that the majority of crane operators and other parties involved must possess some sort of crane operator training and certification.
Although you are not required to hold a crane licence when working on private land, as we covered in one of our previous articles, you will still be held accountable for dangerous use and causing an accident. Many customers and contractors may also stipulate that anyone they hire must hold all required licences as proof that they are qualified to operate a crane safely. As a result, obtaining your crane licence is essential if you want to acquire a client.
It will protect you and those around you safe as well as increase your employability. With over 25 years of experience in the sector, GGR Group has the expertise to spot harmful practises and support CPCS-compliant operator training. We have been providing training programmes to the general public for more than 20 years, and we were the first organisation to offer the CPCS A66 course. The variety of justifications for making crane operator training and certification a top priority are covered here.
UNIC URW-546 Mini Spider Crane lifting from a roof.
Security
You may improve safety at your workplace by getting the necessary licences and training to operate a crane. An unskilled operator poses a risk because each error you make could result in accidents and fatalities. Cranes are enormously huge machines that can raise equally heavy things. An untrained operator might easily topple the crane, run into objects while moving it, drop cargo, swing the boom or loads into objects, and do a lot more things that could go wrong.
You will learn how to set up and operate a crane properly throughout training, as well as how to adhere to a crane supervisor’s directions. This will arm you with the knowledge necessary to overcome obstacles on the job, such as estimating how much of your crane’s SWL a load might occupy.
Decreased Accident Risk
Operators are far more likely to recognise the risks connected with a lift after receiving thorough training. It’s critical for crane operators to be able to adapt as job requirements can alter at any time. The crane operator will be able to evaluate the capabilities of their crane and adapt it to the scenario when faced with a new problem, such as changing weather or terrain.
Gain More Information
Even if it may be legal to operate a crane on private property without a permit, not getting the right training can cost you a lot of advantages. If you are just picking things up as you go, you may frequently miss out on important information, such as the significance of instructional hand signals or how to correctly evaluate a crane’s safety. Missing out on important details can affect how easily a work goes or if you end up hurting someone.
PROFESSIONAL Growth
Lifting glass from a height with the UNIC URW-295 Mini Spider Crane.
There is a very low chance you will find continuous work without one because many job sites today frequently need crane operators to have the proper crane licence as well as other accreditations. By possessing a licence, you may reassure any potential employer or client that you are a skilled expert who can complete the task at hand. With a licence, your possibilities are expanded and you are no longer limited to working only on private property. Licensable crane operators might expect higher compensation because there is a greater demand for their services.
The GGR Group is here to help as the industry leader in lifting solutions with over 20 years of experience offering licenced crane courses. Contact us here if you’d like more details about the crane courses that are offered and which ones are right for you.
