Crane Institute of America Publishes Overhead Cranes Handbook

Crane Institute of America (CIA) has launched a new handbook, titled Overhead Cranes. Color graphics clearly illustrate information about bridge cranes, gantry cranes, monorail systems, and underhung hoists. The handbook focuses on training requirements, pre-shift inspection, operation, hoisting personnel, and more.

“This handbook is a must-have for anyone working with overhead cranes,” said author and CIA president Jim Headley. “It is an excellent resource as a safety reference or to use as a training aid.” CIA has more than half a million books in print. Handbooks and other materials are available in the online store at www.craneinstitute.com.

CIA has trained, qualified and / or certified over 100,000 equipment operators, inspectors, supervisors, trainers and riggers since 1987. Its training, certification, products and services meet and often exceed government and industry requirements. It strives to make the lifting industry one of the safest, most liability-free work environments in existence.

In the handbook, color graphics clearly illustrate information about bridge cranes, gantry cranes, monorail systems, and underhung hoists.