Capstan Hoist Safety and Operations Training

• Telecom and tower workers who operate or assist with capstan hoists
• Rigging personnel and top hands involved in lifting operations
• Crew leaders, foremen, and tower supervisors
• Construction workers using mechanical lifting systems
• Safety managers overseeing lifting and hoisting activities

• Understand what a capstan hoist is and how it is used in telecom and construction
• Identify capstan hoist components, mounting options, and proper rope selection
• Perform pre-use inspections for hoists, ropes, and rigging gear
• Mount and install capstan hoists safely on approved surfaces
• Operate the capstan hoist using correct stance, hand positioning, and control techniques
• Recognize hazardous conditions such as wind, ice, misalignment, and poor rigging setup
• Apply safe rigging techniques including self-tag, standard tagging, redirects, and heel blocks
• Understand load calculations, safe working load (SWL), and load management
• Perform routine maintenance, storage, and retirement of hoists and rigging equipment

• Module 1: Introduction to Capstan Hoist
– What Is a Capstan Hoist?
– History and Evolution of Capstan Technology
– Common Applications in Telecom and Construction

• Module 2: Equipment and Setup
– Capstan Hoist Components Overview
– Types of Mounting Options
– Choosing Proper Ropes and Specifications

• Module 3: Inspection and Pre-Use Checks
– Capstan Hoist Inspection
– Rigging Gear Inspection

• Module 4: Installation and Mounting
– Correct Mounting Procedures for Each Surface
– Approved Surfaces and Unsafe Surfaces
– Examples of Unsafe Mounting and How to Avoid Mistakes

• Module 5: Safe Operation Procedures
– How to Operate a Capstan Hoist Safely
– Hand Positioning and Operator Stance
– Recognizing Hazardous Conditions
– Environmental Risks (Wind, Ice, Rain)

• Module 6: Rigging Techniques
– 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

• Module 7: Load Management
– Load Calculations and Understanding Safe Working Load (SWL)
– Examples of Load Charts and Calculations

• Module 8: Equipment Maintenance and Storage
– Daily Maintenance Checklist
– Long-Term Storage Procedures
– When to Retire Capstan or Rigging Equipment

• Module 9: Final Assessment
– Final Assessment
– Certificate

• Enroll today — your certificate will be available immediately after completing the course
• Access the training from any device with an internet connection
• Master safe capstan hoist operation and reduce risks during lifting activities on telecom and construction sites