Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane Operator Training

Machine Orientation

1. What's rubber tyred gantry crane
2. Purpose and function of RTG cranes
3. Types of RTGs (diesel, electric, hybrid)
4. Advantages and challenges of RTGs
5. Components (Parts) of rubber tyred gantry crane and their functions
6. Identify all safety features and warning and their purposes in accordance to manufactures specifications
7. Explain all maximum operating capacity
8. Explain all warnings from rubber tyred gantry crane indicators
9. Describe or demonstrate corrective actions in terms of neutralising

Pre Operation Checks

1. Lubrication and wear points
2. Daily checklists (spreader, tyres, brakes)
3. Battery and electrical, Boom and hook, fluid levels, and overall truck condition.
4. Operator cabin and controls
5. Documentation and logging
6. Report all faults found during the inspection
7. Understanding the manufacturers Manual
8. Rubber tyred gantry crane parked according to manufacturers and worksite requirements

Site Preparation and plan for work activities

1. Sequence of operations is determined according to site operational requirements.
2. Required equipment e.g Machine attachments, personal protective equipment and safety signs.
3. Inspect and prepare site according to site operational requirements.

Safe operation procedures of rubber tyred gantry crane

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
2. Common Hazards include Power lines, Overloading, Tipping or ground collapse, Wind/weather
3. Site Safety
4. Operating in Confined Spaces
5. Explain all warnings from truck indicators Procedures for driving in different weather conditions, on uneven terrain, and avoiding tipping.
6. Handling Emergencies

Operating Procedures

1. Maneuvering in the yard
2. Explain temporary safety signs in relations to their use or placement
3. Starting and Stopping the crane
4. Lifting, stacking, and placing containers
5. Working over trucks and trains
6. Use of joystick and control panels
7. Operating Techniques e.g Smooth boom movements, swinging, Controlled lifting and lowering, Avoiding sudden stops or swings
8. Load Management
9. Anti-sway and safety systems

Post-Operation Procedures

1. Shutdown Procedures
2. Cleaning and Shutdown
3. Documentation: Completing logs or reports as required by the employer or regulatory bodies.

Rubber tyred gantry crane Operator duty and responsible is the safety of the machine operation as soon as the load is moved. Because of this responsibility, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the operation might be dangerous or unsafe, the rubber tyred gantry crane operator must refuse to operate until the concern has been reported to the supervisor, any hazards are rectified, and safety conditions are met.

Rubber tyred gantry crane operators can get jobs in these departments like mining, construction and quarrying.

Rubber tyred gantry crane refresher course is required every after 2 years of license expiry every 2 years or when an operator has spent more than 2 years without operating the machine.

RTG crane certification

After a successful RTG crane training assessment, a competence certificate is awarded to the driver by the accredited training provider registered in accordance with OSHA and TETA.

Rubber tyred gantry crane licence

After successful rubber tyred gantry crane course assessment. A competency license is awarded adt driver

RTG crane license renewal

Rubber tyred gantry crane licenses expire every 2 years, hence renewal or recertification to ensure that operators stay up to date with safety standards and best practices. Old copy of license is required

Rubber tyred gantry crane driving Course requirements

1. A copy of id/passport
2. 2 colour id photos
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4. Physically able

1. Increased Safety
2. Improved Productivity
3. Compliance
4. Cost Savings