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Construction Crane Safety
Build a crane safety culture at your construction site

Travelers Crane Safety Training Program - Professional Crane Operations

As one of the most critical pieces of equipment on a jobsite, cranes are also among the most dangerous. From windy conditions to the location of power lines, how your team addresses the variables present for each lift can impact your team's success with lifting operations. Federal certification requirements for crane operators are on the horizon; with in-person and online sessions, Travelers crane specialists can help train your employees about crane safety.

Crane Operations Workshop Crane Operations Workshop

What's it really like to take Travelers Professional Crane Operations Workshop?

Hear from some of your construction peers who have attended the workshop with Hank Dutton. See why attendees said…

"Probably one of the most impactful trainings I've had to-date…"

"I felt it was so valuable that we are going to start sending operators, more supervisors and mechanics that work on the cranes…" 
 
Watch the video to see what the training is all about!

What's it really like to take Travelers Professional Crane Operations Workshop? 

Hear from some of your construction peers who have attended the workshop with Hank Dutton. See why attendees said…

"Probably one of the most impactful trainings I've had to-date…"

"I felt it was so valuable that we are going to start sending operators, more supervisors and mechanics that work on the cranes…" 
 
Watch the video to see what the training is all about!

Get a Taste of Travelers Training on Crane Safety for Customers [Video]

Hosted by Hank Dutton, Travelers Senior Specialist

Rigging Mode

Dangers of Rigging Mode

You shouldn't override the crane's computer just to get a different answer. Learn why bypassing computer controls using Rigging Mode is not recommended.

Dangers of Rigging Mode

Dangers of Rigging Mode

You shouldn't override the crane's computer just to get a different answer. Learn why bypassing computer controls using Rigging Mode is not recommended.

You shouldn't override the crane's computer just to get a different answer. Learn why bypassing computer controls using Rigging Mode is not recommended.

Crane Training

Learn more about Travelers crane training courses for our customers

Our crane specialists, including Hank Dutton, deliver crane training for our customers across the country. This video highlights the Professional Crane Operations course offered by Travelers.

Learn more about Travelers crane training courses for our customers

Learn more about Travelers crane training courses for our customers

Our crane specialists, including Hank Dutton, deliver crane training for our customers across the country. This video highlights the Professional Crane Operations course offered by Travelers.

Our crane specialists, including Hank Dutton, deliver crane training for our customers across the country. This video highlights the Professional Crane Operations course offered by Travelers.

Line Pull

Understanding Line Pull

Line Pull is one of the most overlooked concepts when determining crane capacity. It is also commonly missed on crane certification exams. Just like fishing for a "big one," learn how your line must be sufficient for the weight you are reeling in.

Understanding Line Pull

Understanding Line Pull

Line Pull is one of the most overlooked concepts when determining crane capacity. It is also commonly missed on crane certification exams. Just like fishing for a "big one," learn how your line must be sufficient for the weight you are reeling in.

Line Pull is one of the most overlooked concepts when determining crane capacity. It is also commonly missed on crane certification exams. Just like fishing for a "big one," learn how your line must be sufficient for the weight you are reeling in.

Chart

Chart is a Chart

We don't live in a perfect world or operate our cranes in one either. Learn some of the factors you should consider beyond the chart.

Chart is a Chart

Chart is a Chart

We don't live in a perfect world or operate our cranes in one either. Learn some of the factors you should consider beyond the chart.

We don't live in a perfect world or operate our cranes in one either. Learn some of the factors you should consider beyond the chart.

Certification vs. Qualification

Certification vs. Qualification

Certified does not always mean qualified. Explore the difference between certification and qualification as it relates to crane operators.

Certification vs. Qualification

Certification vs. Qualification

Certified does not always mean qualified. Explore the difference between certification and qualification as it relates to crane operators.

Certified does not always mean qualified. Explore the difference between certification and qualification as it relates to crane operators.

Crane Training

Beware the Risks Posed by Hidden Site Conditions

Construction site conditions can have an effect on the safe operations of a crane. This video highlights information from the Travelers Professional Crane Operations course to help you evaluate site conditions and heighten your awareness to proper crane setup.

Beware the Risks Posed by Hidden Site Conditions

Beware the Risks Posed by Hidden Site Conditions

Construction site conditions can have an effect on the safe operations of a crane. This video highlights information from the Travelers Professional Crane Operations course to help you evaluate site conditions and heighten your awareness to proper crane setup.

Construction site conditions can have an effect on the safe operations of a crane. This video highlights information from the Travelers Professional Crane Operations course to help you evaluate site conditions and heighten your awareness to proper crane setup.

Crane Training

Learn How to Use Capacity Charts

Rated capacity charts are complicated, and a job site is no place for guesswork. This video highlights information from the Travelers Professional Crane Operations course which illustrates how load chart calculations help to determine how much weight can be safely lifted using the crane.

Learn How to Use Capacity Charts

Learn How to Use Capacity Charts

Rated capacity charts are complicated, and a job site is no place for guesswork. This video highlights information from the Travelers Professional Crane Operations course which illustrates how load chart calculations help to determine how much weight can be safely lifted using the crane.

Rated capacity charts are complicated, and a job site is no place for guesswork. This video highlights information from the Travelers Professional Crane Operations course which illustrates how load chart calculations help to determine how much weight can be safely lifted using the crane.

Crane Training

Ensure that Everyone is Trained in Crane Safety

Knowledge is important for everyone involved in crane operations. This video reinforces the importance of lift planning to help keep your team safe and understand its responsibility.

Ensure that Everyone is Trained in Crane Safety

Ensure that Everyone is Trained in Crane Safety

Knowledge is important for everyone involved in crane operations. This video reinforces the importance of lift planning to help keep your team safe and understand its responsibility.

Knowledge is important for everyone involved in crane operations. This video reinforces the importance of lift planning to help keep your team safe and understand its responsibility.

Construction Industry Insurance

Now is the time to work with an insurer with a deep understanding of the construction industry. Travelers is committed to bringing responsive and creative solutions to a wide range of contractors. We provide a cornerstone for contractors to realize their vision, as they build America's communities.

Industry Expertise

We offer product and service breadth to serve a wide range of contractors including:

  • Bridge Contractors
  • Highway, Street & Road Contractors
  • Millwright Contractors

See all construction insurance solutions.

Hank Dutton, Travelers Senior Specialist

Meet Hank Dutton

Hank Dutton, Senior Specialist at Travelers, is a NCCCO certified lift director. Dutton has been employed at Travelers for over 20 years as part of a team of construction safety professionals. As a 25 plus year veteran of the construction industry, he has worked with a diverse group of contractors, covering most types of construction. Dutton's deep experience allows him to regularly assist clients with questions relating to cranes and rigging.



Insights & Expertise

Roles & Responsibilities

What Are Roles and Responsibilities During Crane Operations?

A safe lift depends on a number of workers filling various roles, and the communication between those people.

OSHA Standards

Going Beyond OSHA's Minimum Standards for Crane Safety

Training your safety and project management teams about their role in safe crane operation is as important as certifying your crane operator.

Lift Plan

5 Key Questions for Developing a Sound Lift Plan

Lifting operations depend on a team approach, careful lift planning and continued training.

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