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Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA 2055 - Cranes in Construction

FPM-40413

This course covers the best practices in crane and derrick operation using the OSHA Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule as a guide.

Course topics include hazards associated with crane assembly and disassembly, types of cranes, lifting concepts, rigging and wire rope, signaling, employee qualifications and training, and maintenance, repair, and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe crane operation.

Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of cranes and their components and attachments, determine safe operating conditions, and recognize common violations of OSHA Standards.

What you'll learn

  • Hazards associated with crane assembly and disassembly

  • Types of cranes

  • Lifting concepts

  • Rigging and wire rope

  • Signaling

  • Employee qualifications and training

  • Maintenance, repair, and inspection requirements

Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe crane operation.

Course Information

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3.00 units
$725.00
Notes: Requires appropriate clothing for field exercise.

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This course applies to these programs

Professional Safety and Health Officer

Course sessions

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Section ID:

194411

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 2/9/2026

Note:

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 2/23/26-2/25/26

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
2/23/2026 Mon 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
2/24/2026 Tue 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
2/25/2026 Wed 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Brandon Phillips

Brandon Phillips
United States Navy Retired Damage Control Chief Petty Officer. EHS Director Continental Tide Defense Systems, Chair Person Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association, Senior Instructor Port of San Diego Safety Academy, Construction Safety Consultant Cummings Group.

Performed safety oversight for BNB Construction San Diego Sierra Project La Jolla. Outreach Authorized trainer for Construction, Maritime, General Industry and CAL OSHA. Susan Hardwood Grant instructor trenching and excavation.
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