By having an ITI Product Specialist edit the XML file, or using keyboard commands, instructors can insert these events in scenarios, allowing students to train for unexpected events and adverse conditions. These events give detailed tutorials outlining appropriate resolution steps to many worksite hazards, including thunderstorms, high wind, and outrigger and boom failures. On the first occurrence of a hazard training event, time slows as the operator receives instructions, then they must perform the proper steps to secure the load quickly and safely. Instead of being graded on a 5-star scale, users are given a rating from 0% to 100% indicating which correct and incorrect actions were performed in handling the situation, and whether it was handled quickly enough.
For a list of Keyboard Shortcuts for these events, see the keyboard section in the Admin Manual under “Controls”.
Setup
This training event is only available through XML. Comprised of several toggleable tasks, the Setup training event walks an operator through the processes needed to begin a lift on the worksite:
- Pre-Operation Quiz: Answer questions about what should be inspected on the crane, and the steps required for setup. Available on all scenarios.
- Deploy Outriggers: use the provided interface to bring the crane within 1% of level. Available on all scenarios with cranes that use outriggers.
- Pre-Operation Inspection and Maintenance Log: test all the functions of the crane. If there are any malfunctions, call the mechanic. If everything’s working, enter it in your daily log. Available on all scenarios.
- Deduction Checklist: Determine whether the crane can make the lift by checking the weight of the rigging, load, and hook, and comparing it to the load chart and lift radii. Only available on select scenarios.
- Crane Setup: extend the boom to the correct length (telescopic cranes only), then bring the boom tip over the load and lower the hook to get the load attached. Available on all scenarios.
Securement
This training event is only available through XML. After setting the load down, retract the boom (telescopic cranes only), then bring the boom to a safe angle and raise the hook to the indicated height to secure the crane. Available on all scenarios. These tasks are scored as part of the scenario they are linked to.
Wind Gust
Strong Gusts of wind will begin to blow the load around, and the operator will need to decide if and when to align the boom with the wind, set the load down, and stop the lift. Only available on outdoor scenarios.
Winch Failure
The hoist control will fail suddenly, and the operator will have to use boom and telescope to set the load down. Available on all scenarios.
Winch Tangle
The hoist control will fail slowly as a rats’ nest is discovered, and the operator will have to use boom and telescope to set the load down. Available on all scenarios.
Sling Failure
A sling will snap, and the operator will be required to lay the load down on the ground as safely and quickly as possible before shutting down the crane. Available on scenarios that use slings. Scenarios that use only headache ball are invalid.
Closest Outrigger Failure
The closest outrigger to the crane boom will fail, and the crane will begin to sink. The operator will have to swing the boom to the next stable outrigger and stop the crane. Available on all scenarios with cranes that use outriggers.
Next Outrigger Failure
The next-closest outrigger to the crane boom will fail, and the crane will begin to sink. The operator will have to swing the boom to the next stable outrigger and stop the crane. Available on all scenarios with cranes that use outriggers.
Double Outrigger Failure
The two outriggers closest to the crane boom will fail, and the crane will begin to sink. The operator will have to swing the boom over the two stable outriggers and stop the crane. Available on all scenarios with cranes that use outriggers.
Signalperson Misleading Command
The signalperson will give the wrong command, and it will be up to the operator to avoid moving the load incorrectly. Available on all Lift and Signal Scenarios.
Signalperson Radio Failure
The signalperson’s radio will cut out, and the operator will need to set the load down to continue the lift when communications have been reestablished. Available on all Lift and Signal Scenarios.
Signalperson Missing
The signalperson will disappear the next time the operator looks away when this is activated, and the user will have to signal that the Signalperson is missing by pressing the horn button. Available on all Lift and Signal Scenarios.
Lightning
Lightning will flash, and the operator will need to retract and lower the boom while setting the load on the ground, then stop the crane. Only available on outdoor scenarios.
Load Shift
A thick fog will begin to appear around the operator, and they will have to place the load quickly and carefully, to resume later. Available on scenarios that use the Large Conex Box loads.
Fog
The next-closest outrigger to the crane boom will fail, and the crane will begin to sink. The operator will have to swing the boom to the next stable outrigger and stop the crane. Only available on outdoor scenarios.
Boom Hydraulic Failure
The operator’s boom hydraulics will begin spouting oil, and the operator will be unable to boom up or down. They must telescope in and lower the load to the ground as quickly and safely as possible. Available on all Scenarios with hydraulic booms.