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Capstan Hoist Safety and Operations Training

Name: Capstan Hoist Safety and Operations Training
Price: 100.00 USD
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On a tower, a mishandled hoist line is a dropped load waiting to happen. Master capstan hoist setup, rigging, rope handling, load limits, and inspection so every lift goes up — and comes down — safely. Built for tower climbers and telecom crews who need it done right.

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What you'll learn

Introduction to Capstan Hoist

Equipment Setup

Inspection and Pre-Use Checks

Installation and Mounting

Safe Operation Procedures

Rigging Techniques

Load Management

Equipment Maintenance and Storage

Who this course is for

Tower climbersTelecom & line crewsRiggers and hoist operators

Course content

9 modules · 27 lessons · lesson 1 free

1 · Introduction to Capstan Hoist3 lessons

What is a Capstan Hoist?Free preview

History and Evolution of Capstan Technology

Common Applications in Telecom and Construction

2 · Equipment Setup3 lessons

Capstan Hoist Components Overview

Types of Mounting Options

Choosing Proper Rope and Specifications

3 · Inspection and Pre-Use Checks2 lessons

Capstan Hoist Inspection

Rigging Gear Inspection

4 · Installation and Mounting3 lessons

Correct Mounting Procedure for Each Surface

Approved Surface and Unsafe Surface

Examples of Unsafe Mounting and How to Avoid Mistakes

5 · Safe Operation Procedures4 lessons

How to Operate a Capstan Hoist Safely

Hand Positioning and Operator Stance

Recognizing Hazardous Conditions

Environmental Risks (Wind, Ice, Rain)

6 · Rigging Techniques5 lessons

Basic Rigging for Capstan Operations

Self-Tagging Rigging (Self-Tag Method)

Standard Rigging (Crew-Controlled Tagging)

Heel Block Rigging

Using Redirects and Mechanical Advantage Systems

7 · Load Management2 lessons

Load Calculations and Understanding Safe Working Load (SWL)

Examples of Load Charts and Calculations

8 · Equipment Maintenance and Storage3 lessons

Daily Maintenance Checklist

Long-Term Storage Procedures

When to Retire Capstan or Rigging Equipment

9 · Final Assessment2 lessons

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