The Barth Crane Network

Thomas Barth

Tom Barth has built a solid reputation with crane owners, operators and manufacturers for his expertise as an operator, trainer and inspector. He has been called as an expert witness and crane accident investigator in more than 55 cases around the world.

As Tom has said on many occasions, "I live, eat and breathe cranes." It shows in his committment to training and crane safety.

SPECIALIZING IN

Mobile Crane Training
Tower Crane Training
Crawler Crane Training
Floating Crane Training
Crane Safety Training
Rigging Training

OTHER SERVICES

Accident Investigation
Crane Inspection
Safety Inspection
Load Testing

Classroom Curriculum

The curriculum training course includes training manuals, video, and CD’s in addition to the expert instruction by Thomas Barth. We offer a standard course or can develop customized training for you and your employees.

Causes and results of crane accidents - regulations and standards
How to read and use load charts
Crawler cranes, tower cranes, mobile cranes, offshore platforms.
Pre-lift planning, including rigging and inspections
Explanation of crane capacity charts
Operator, rigger and supervisory responsibility
Multiple crane lift planning
How to perform pre-operational inspections
How to conduct pick and carry operations safely, including a discussion of leverage
How to prepare for critical lifts
How to safely perform multi-crane lifts
Procedures for boom assembly and disassembly
Correct hand signals and the responsibilities of the signal person
Procedures for working cranes in proximity of power lines
How to comply with OSHA, and ANSI/ASME / B30 safety requirements
How to comply with OSHA’s requirements when hoisting personnel with cranes
Crane discussions on all questions from crane operators
Crane tips from Mr. Barth on safe crane operations that might not be found in crane training books