Introduction to Crane Net Capacity and Gross Load

This video provides a brief introduction to net capacity and gross load--two calculations used by engineers, lift directors, and safety professionals when planning lifting operations. Crane operators must be familiar with both methods before attempting the NCCCO certification exams. The concepts may also provide subject matter for BCSP certification exams. The presenter is Dr. Doug Martin. Dr. Martin earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University and is a CSP. In addition Dr. Martin worked as a safety manager in the construction industry for 20 years. For more information about the EHSM program at Northeastern you may contact Dr. Martin at [e-mail]. Northeastern State University's Environmental, Health, and Safety Management program has been recognized as a Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

[@mkultra2703]

If your using the whip line would you still count a block as part of the capacity if you using line pull instead of the chart ??

[@SafetyProCalculations]

Block is a deduction. When calculating net capacity the weight of the block is deducted from the gross capacity. Doesn't matter if line pull or chart capacity is being used as gross capacity.

[@keithconwell6263]

Is there a gross load, net load, gross compacting and net compac

[@SafetyProCalculations]

Not that comes up on the CCO exams.