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Man Basket Operator Training Service | in Dammam - Riyadh - Jeddah - Makkah

Man Basket Operator training covering safe operation, rigging, load calculations, and lift procedures for aerial work platform operations.

Course Title

Man Basket Operator

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Philippines

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report(s) + 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

2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This comprehensive Man Basket Operator training course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for operating personnel lifting baskets safely, performing aerial work operations, and executing suspended personnel lifts in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. The course covers fundamental man basket principles along with practical techniques for equipment inspection, rigging procedures, load calculations, safe operation, emergency response, and regulatory compliance to enable operators to plan lifts safely, operate equipment competently, protect personnel, and maintain operational safety.


Participants will learn to apply proven methodologies including Pre-Lift Planning procedures, Rigging and Attachment techniques, Load Capacity calculations, Crane Coordination protocols, Safe Operating Practices, and Emergency Response procedures to assess lift requirements, inspect equipment thoroughly, calculate total loads, coordinate with crane operators, execute lifts safely, and respond to emergencies effectively under supervision. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing personnel safety, equipment integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational discipline.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand man basket regulations and safety requirements

  • Inspect man baskets and rigging equipment properly

  • Calculate total suspended loads accurately

  • Plan and coordinate personnel lifting operations

  • Operate man baskets safely during suspended work

  • Communicate effectively with crane operators and spotters

  • Respond appropriately to emergency situations

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards

Group Exercises

  • Load calculation practice including (determining total load, verifying capacity adequacy, documenting calculations)

  • Pre-lift planning exercise including (conducting hazard assessment, developing lift plan, establishing communication protocol)

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on man basket concepts including (multiple-choice questions on OSHA requirements, rigging calculations, safety procedures)

  • Scenario-based assessments including (analyzing lift situations, identifying hazards, determining safe practices)

  • Inspection exercises including (evaluating equipment condition, identifying deficiencies, applying acceptance criteria)

  • Operational evaluation including (assessing lift plans, communication protocols, emergency response procedures)

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Man Basket Operations

  • Man basket definition including (personnel platform, suspended work platform, aerial basket)

  • Man basket applications including (maintenance access, construction work, inspection tasks, emergency operations)

  • Safety concerns including (fall hazards, crushing, struck-by, equipment failure, weather)

  • Regulatory framework including (OSHA 1926.550(g), ASME B30.23, consensus standards, manufacturer requirements)

  • Operator responsibilities including (safety verification, equipment inspection, coordination, personnel protection)


2. OSHA and Regulatory Requirements

  • OSHA 1926.550(g) including (personnel platform criteria, rated capacity, proof testing, safety devices)

  • Platform design requirements including (guardrail systems, toeboard, access gate, flooring, attachments)

  • Capacity requirements including (platform rating, total load calculation, safety factor, weight limits)

  • Rigging requirements including (bridle design, attachment points, safety factor, inspection)

  • Operational requirements including (trial lift, constant observation, weather restrictions, competent person)

3. Man Basket Types and Components

  • Platform types including (steel baskets, aluminum baskets, custom platforms, crane-suspended, aerial lift)

  • Platform components including (floor, guardrails, toeboard, access gate, lifting eyes, tie-off points)

  • Safety features including (fall protection anchors, guardrail systems, non-slip flooring, overhead protection)

  • Rigging components including (shackles, slings, spreader bars, master links, safety hooks)

  • Identification requirements including (capacity plate, manufacturer data, inspection tags, serial numbers)


4. Pre-Operation Inspection and Equipment Verification

  • Platform inspection including (structural integrity, welds, guardrails, flooring, gate function, capacity plate)

  • Rigging inspection including (sling condition, shackle wear, hook damage, spreader bar integrity)

  • Safety device verification including (fall arrest anchors, guardrail security, toeboard attachment, gate operation)

  • Documentation review including (current inspection tags, proof test records, maintenance history)

  • Rejection criteria including (cracks, corrosion, deformation, missing components, outdated certifications)


5. Load Calculation and Capacity Determination

  • Total load calculation including (platform weight, personnel weight, tools and materials, rigging weight)

  • Rated capacity including (manufacturer rating, platform capacity, crane capacity, rigging capacity)

  • Safety factors including (minimum 5:1 for suspension rigging, design factors, regulatory requirements)

  • Weight estimation including (personnel average, tool weight, material weight, equipment weight)

  • Load distribution including (balanced loading, center of gravity, stability considerations)


6. Rigging and Attachment Procedures

  • Rigging configuration including (four-point bridle, equal load distribution, proper angles, attachment points)

  • Sling selection including (capacity rating, material type, length, hardware, inspection status)

  • Attachment methods including (shackle connection, hook engagement, safety latches, load centering)

  • Spreader bar use including (load distribution, minimum angles, attachment points, stability)

  • Rigging inspection including (before each use, connection security, proper orientation, load alignment)


7. Pre-Lift Planning and Coordination

  • Lift planning including (work scope, hazard identification, personnel requirements, equipment selection, contingencies)

  • Hazard assessment including (overhead obstructions, underground utilities, weather conditions, adjacent operations)

  • Communication plan including (signal methods, radio channels, backup communication, emergency signals)

  • Personnel briefing including (lift plan review, roles and responsibilities, safety requirements, emergency procedures)

  • Trial lift requirements including (unoccupied test, movement verification, stability check, equipment function)


8. Safe Operating Procedures and Practices

  • Personnel requirements including (competent person, qualified operator, authorized occupants, training verification)

  • Pre-lift procedures including (trial lift, load verification, communication check, final inspection)

  • Operating restrictions including (weather limits, wind speed, visibility, prohibited activities, capacity limits)

  • Movement control including (slow speeds, smooth operation, constant observation, clear communication)

  • Work positioning including (fall protection use, proper stance, tool securing, material handling)


9. Communication and Signaling

  • Signal methods including (hand signals, radio communication, verbal commands, visual signals)

  • Standard hand signals including (hoist, lower, boom up/down, swing, stop, emergency stop)

  • Radio protocols including (clear communication, confirmation, continuous contact, emergency procedures)

  • Spotter requirements including (positioning, visibility, authority, signal responsibility)

  • Communication challenges including (noise, distance, visibility, equipment interference, emergency situations)


10. Emergency Procedures and Response

  • Emergency scenarios including (equipment malfunction, personnel injury, weather deterioration, power failure)

  • Emergency descent including (controlled lowering, backup systems, personnel evacuation, rescue procedures)

  • Rescue planning including (self-rescue, assisted rescue, emergency services, evacuation routes)

  • Medical emergencies including (injury assessment, first aid, emergency services notification, platform evacuation)

  • Equipment failure response including (stop operations, secure position, assess situation, implement rescue)


11. Case Studies & Group Discussions

  • Man basket incidents including (falls, equipment failures, weather events, operational errors)

  • Safe operation examples including (proper planning, hazard recognition, effective communication, incident prevention)

  • Industry applications including (building maintenance, bridge inspection, industrial maintenance, construction access)

  • Lessons from accidents including (inadequate planning, equipment deficiencies, communication failures, weather misjudgment)

  • The importance of proper training in developing effective man basket operation capabilities under supervision

Practical Assessment

  • Equipment inspection demonstration including (conducting thorough platform and rigging inspection, identifying defects, documenting findings)

  • Man basket operation simulation including (performing pre-lift planning, conducting trial lift, coordinating with crane operator, demonstrating safe work practices, responding to simulated emergency under supervision)

Gained Core Technical Skills

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have gained the following core technical skills:

  • Regulatory compliance including (OSHA 1926.550(g), ASME B30.23, platform criteria, operational requirements)

  • Equipment knowledge including (platform types, components, safety features, rigging systems)

  • Pre-operation inspection including (platform inspection, rigging verification, safety device checks, documentation)

  • Load calculations including (total load determination, capacity verification, safety factors, weight estimation)

  • Rigging procedures including (configuration, sling selection, attachment methods, spreader bar use)

  • Pre-lift planning including (hazard assessment, lift planning, communication protocols, personnel briefing)

  • Safe operation including (personnel requirements, operating restrictions, movement control, work positioning)

  • Communication including (hand signals, radio protocols, spotter coordination, emergency signals)

  • Emergency response including (emergency scenarios, descent procedures, rescue planning, incident management)

  • Fall protection including (anchor point use, personal fall arrest, proper connections, inspection)

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Maintenance Personnel performing aerial work

  • Construction Workers requiring elevated access

  • Inspection Technicians conducting aerial inspections

  • Facility Maintenance Staff performing overhead work

  • Industrial Workers accessing elevated areas

  • Crane Operators coordinating man basket lifts

  • Safety Supervisors overseeing lifting operations

  • Contractors requiring suspended work platform training

Why Choose This Course

  • Comprehensive coverage of man basket operations from regulations to practical execution

  • Integration of OSHA standards and industry best practices

  • Focus on hands-on practice with inspection and operational procedures

  • Development of both technical and safety competencies

  • Emphasis on load calculations and pre-lift planning

  • Exposure to diverse man basket scenarios and emergency situations

  • Enhancement of communication and coordination skills

  • Building of comprehensive man basket operation competencies for safe aerial work operations under supervision

Note

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

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Man Basket Operations

  • Man basket definition including (personnel platform, suspended work platform, aerial basket)

  • Man basket applications including (maintenance access, construction work, inspection tasks, emergency operations)

  • Safety concerns including (fall hazards, crushing, struck-by, equipment failure, weather)

  • Regulatory framework including (OSHA 1926.550(g), ASME B30.23, consensus standards, manufacturer requirements)

  • Operator responsibilities including (safety verification, equipment inspection, coordination, personnel protection)


2. OSHA and Regulatory Requirements

  • OSHA 1926.550(g) including (personnel platform criteria, rated capacity, proof testing, safety devices)

  • Platform design requirements including (guardrail systems, toeboard, access gate, flooring, attachments)

  • Capacity requirements including (platform rating, total load calculation, safety factor, weight limits)

  • Rigging requirements including (bridle design, attachment points, safety factor, inspection)

  • Operational requirements including (trial lift, constant observation, weather restrictions, competent person)

3. Man Basket Types and Components

  • Platform types including (steel baskets, aluminum baskets, custom platforms, crane-suspended, aerial lift)

  • Platform components including (floor, guardrails, toeboard, access gate, lifting eyes, tie-off points)

  • Safety features including (fall protection anchors, guardrail systems, non-slip flooring, overhead protection)

  • Rigging components including (shackles, slings, spreader bars, master links, safety hooks)

  • Identification requirements including (capacity plate, manufacturer data, inspection tags, serial numbers)


4. Pre-Operation Inspection and Equipment Verification

  • Platform inspection including (structural integrity, welds, guardrails, flooring, gate function, capacity plate)

  • Rigging inspection including (sling condition, shackle wear, hook damage, spreader bar integrity)

  • Safety device verification including (fall arrest anchors, guardrail security, toeboard attachment, gate operation)

  • Documentation review including (current inspection tags, proof test records, maintenance history)

  • Rejection criteria including (cracks, corrosion, deformation, missing components, outdated certifications)


5. Load Calculation and Capacity Determination

  • Total load calculation including (platform weight, personnel weight, tools and materials, rigging weight)

  • Rated capacity including (manufacturer rating, platform capacity, crane capacity, rigging capacity)

  • Safety factors including (minimum 5:1 for suspension rigging, design factors, regulatory requirements)

  • Weight estimation including (personnel average, tool weight, material weight, equipment weight)

  • Load distribution including (balanced loading, center of gravity, stability considerations)


6. Rigging and Attachment Procedures

  • Rigging configuration including (four-point bridle, equal load distribution, proper angles, attachment points)

  • Sling selection including (capacity rating, material type, length, hardware, inspection status)

  • Attachment methods including (shackle connection, hook engagement, safety latches, load centering)

  • Spreader bar use including (load distribution, minimum angles, attachment points, stability)

  • Rigging inspection including (before each use, connection security, proper orientation, load alignment)


7. Pre-Lift Planning and Coordination

  • Lift planning including (work scope, hazard identification, personnel requirements, equipment selection, contingencies)

  • Hazard assessment including (overhead obstructions, underground utilities, weather conditions, adjacent operations)

  • Communication plan including (signal methods, radio channels, backup communication, emergency signals)

  • Personnel briefing including (lift plan review, roles and responsibilities, safety requirements, emergency procedures)

  • Trial lift requirements including (unoccupied test, movement verification, stability check, equipment function)


8. Safe Operating Procedures and Practices

  • Personnel requirements including (competent person, qualified operator, authorized occupants, training verification)

  • Pre-lift procedures including (trial lift, load verification, communication check, final inspection)

  • Operating restrictions including (weather limits, wind speed, visibility, prohibited activities, capacity limits)

  • Movement control including (slow speeds, smooth operation, constant observation, clear communication)

  • Work positioning including (fall protection use, proper stance, tool securing, material handling)


9. Communication and Signaling

  • Signal methods including (hand signals, radio communication, verbal commands, visual signals)

  • Standard hand signals including (hoist, lower, boom up/down, swing, stop, emergency stop)

  • Radio protocols including (clear communication, confirmation, continuous contact, emergency procedures)

  • Spotter requirements including (positioning, visibility, authority, signal responsibility)

  • Communication challenges including (noise, distance, visibility, equipment interference, emergency situations)


10. Emergency Procedures and Response

  • Emergency scenarios including (equipment malfunction, personnel injury, weather deterioration, power failure)

  • Emergency descent including (controlled lowering, backup systems, personnel evacuation, rescue procedures)

  • Rescue planning including (self-rescue, assisted rescue, emergency services, evacuation routes)

  • Medical emergencies including (injury assessment, first aid, emergency services notification, platform evacuation)

  • Equipment failure response including (stop operations, secure position, assess situation, implement rescue)


11. Case Studies & Group Discussions

  • Man basket incidents including (falls, equipment failures, weather events, operational errors)

  • Safe operation examples including (proper planning, hazard recognition, effective communication, incident prevention)

  • Industry applications including (building maintenance, bridge inspection, industrial maintenance, construction access)

  • Lessons from accidents including (inadequate planning, equipment deficiencies, communication failures, weather misjudgment)

  • The importance of proper training in developing effective man basket operation capabilities under supervision

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive coverage of man basket operations from regulations to practical execution

  • Integration of OSHA standards and industry best practices

  • Focus on hands-on practice with inspection and operational procedures

  • Development of both technical and safety competencies

  • Emphasis on load calculations and pre-lift planning

  • Exposure to diverse man basket scenarios and emergency situations

  • Enhancement of communication and coordination skills

  • Building of comprehensive man basket operation competencies for safe aerial work operations under supervision

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

Practical Assessment

  • Equipment inspection demonstration including (conducting thorough platform and rigging inspection, identifying defects, documenting findings)

  • Man basket operation simulation including (performing pre-lift planning, conducting trial lift, coordinating with crane operator, demonstrating safe work practices, responding to simulated emergency under supervision)

Course Overview

This comprehensive Man Basket Operator training course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for operating personnel lifting baskets safely, performing aerial work operations, and executing suspended personnel lifts in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. The course covers fundamental man basket principles along with practical techniques for equipment inspection, rigging procedures, load calculations, safe operation, emergency response, and regulatory compliance to enable operators to plan lifts safely, operate equipment competently, protect personnel, and maintain operational safety.


Participants will learn to apply proven methodologies including Pre-Lift Planning procedures, Rigging and Attachment techniques, Load Capacity calculations, Crane Coordination protocols, Safe Operating Practices, and Emergency Response procedures to assess lift requirements, inspect equipment thoroughly, calculate total loads, coordinate with crane operators, execute lifts safely, and respond to emergencies effectively under supervision. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing personnel safety, equipment integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational discipline.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand man basket regulations and safety requirements

  • Inspect man baskets and rigging equipment properly

  • Calculate total suspended loads accurately

  • Plan and coordinate personnel lifting operations

  • Operate man baskets safely during suspended work

  • Communicate effectively with crane operators and spotters

  • Respond appropriately to emergency situations

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards

Knowledge Assessment

  • Technical quizzes on man basket concepts including (multiple-choice questions on OSHA requirements, rigging calculations, safety procedures)

  • Scenario-based assessments including (analyzing lift situations, identifying hazards, determining safe practices)

  • Inspection exercises including (evaluating equipment condition, identifying deficiencies, applying acceptance criteria)

  • Operational evaluation including (assessing lift plans, communication protocols, emergency response procedures)

Targeted Audience

  • Maintenance Personnel performing aerial work

  • Construction Workers requiring elevated access

  • Inspection Technicians conducting aerial inspections

  • Facility Maintenance Staff performing overhead work

  • Industrial Workers accessing elevated areas

  • Crane Operators coordinating man basket lifts

  • Safety Supervisors overseeing lifting operations

  • Contractors requiring suspended work platform training

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