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Below The Hook Inspection Training Course

Intensive Below The Hook Inspection training aligned with ASME B30.20, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251, and ANSI/ACCT standards.

Main Service Location

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Course Title

Below The Hook Inspection

Course Duration

1 Day

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Service Category

Training, Assessment, and Certification Services

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.

Certification Provider

Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)

Certificate Validity

3 Years (Extendable)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Interactive Learning Methods

3 Years (Extendable)

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Outline

1. Introduction to Below The Hook Lifting Devices

  • Lifting device categories including (spreader beams, lifting beams, vacuum lifters, and magnetic lifters)

  • Regulatory framework including (ASME B30.20 specifications, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251 requirements, inspection mandates)

  • Device applications including (construction lifting, manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and material handling)

  • Safety importance including (accident prevention, load security, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance)


2. Inspection Principles and Standards

  • Inspection frequency requirements including (initial inspections, periodic examinations, frequent inspections, and post-incident reviews)

  • ASME B30.20 inspection criteria including (visual examination requirements, operational testing, load testing protocols)

  • Documentation standards including (inspection records, certification requirements, traceability systems, and audit trails)

  • Inspector qualifications including (competency requirements, training standards, certification maintenance, and continuing education)


3. Visual Inspection Techniques

  • Structural examination methods including (weld inspection, crack detection, deformation assessment, and corrosion evaluation)

  • Hardware inspection including (shackles, eyebolts, lifting points, and connection verification)

  • Load testing equipment including (test weights, load cells, hydraulic systems, and calibration verification)

  • Defect identification including (fatigue cracks, wear patterns, dimensional changes, and material degradation)


4. Load Testing and Certification

  • Load testing procedures including (test load calculations, progressive loading, hold times, and deflection measurements)

  • Test equipment selection including (certified weights, load monitoring devices, safety factors, and environmental considerations)

  • Certification requirements including (capacity marking, identification plates, test certificates, and documentation protocols)

  • Post-test evaluation including (inspection verification, capacity confirmation, operational clearance, and service release)


5. Documentation and Record Keeping

  • Inspection record requirements including (detailed findings, photographic documentation, measurement records, and corrective actions)

  • Certification documentation including (capacity certificates, test reports, inspection schedules, and maintenance histories)

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA record keeping, audit preparation, regulatory submissions, and violation prevention)

  • Database management including (inspection tracking, equipment histories, maintenance scheduling, and performance analysis)


6. HSE in Below The Hook Operations

  • Safety protocols including (lifting operation safety, personnel protection, equipment isolation, and emergency procedures)

  • Environmental considerations including (weather limitations, temperature effects, corrosive environments, and storage requirements)

  • Risk management including (hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, and continuous monitoring)

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA standards, inspection requirements, training mandates, and penalty avoidance)

Targeted Audience

  • Quality inspectors specializing in lifting equipment

  • Maintenance technicians responsible for lifting device inspection

  • Safety professionals overseeing lifting operations

  • Crane operators requiring inspection knowledge

  • Equipment rental personnel managing lifting devices

  • Manufacturing supervisors using below-the-hook equipment

  • Construction managers coordinating lifting activities

  • Technical professionals in material handling operations

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on inspection principles including (multiple-choice questions on defect identification, matching exercises for equipment types)

  • Scenario-based assessments on inspection procedures including (defect evaluation exercises, certification decision making)

  • Regulatory compliance evaluations including (ASME B30.20 requirement analysis, OSHA standard applications)

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental below-the-hook lifting device inspection principles and requirements

  • Apply proper visual inspection techniques and defect identification methodologies

  • Implement comprehensive load testing procedures and certification protocols

  • Execute proper documentation and record keeping for inspection activities

  • Evaluate lifting device capacity and working load limit determinations

  • Apply rejection criteria and equipment retirement procedures

  • Implement maintenance recommendations and corrective action protocols

  • Execute regulatory compliance and audit preparation requirements

Course Overview

This intensive Below The Hook Inspection training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for comprehensive inspection and certification of below-the-hook lifting devices in industrial environments. The course covers fundamental inspection principles along with advanced defect identification and load testing procedures.


Participants will learn to apply industry best practices and mandatory standards including ASME B30.20, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.251, and ANSI/ACCT standards to ensure lifting device safety and regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on practical applications and real-world inspection scenarios to ensure participants gain immediately applicable skills while emphasizing equipment reliability and worker safety.

Practical Assessment

  • Hands-on inspection exercises including (visual examination techniques, defect identification practice)

  • Load testing simulations including (test procedure execution, equipment setup, documentation completion)

  • Documentation workshops including (inspection record completion, certification form preparation)

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive ASME and OSHA Standards Coverage

  • Hands-on Inspection Technique Training

  • Real Equipment Evaluation Practice

  • Professional Certification Guidance

  • Expert Industry Instruction

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

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