Management of Safe Lifting Operations
Course objectives
By the end of the course, the operator should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements,employer/employee obligations and responsibilities, and safe working practices pertaining to the operation of mechanical lifting.
- Outline the principles for the selection of lifting equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge or force influences & weight estimation.
- Demonstrate lift planning & risk assessments.
- Select appropriate lifting equipment for various lifting operations.
Course content
- Law and standards
- Legal requirements (Health and Safety at Work Act), PUWER, LOLER, European Directives, Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
- Statutory certificates and reporting, basic lift planning, and risk assessments
Principles for selection of lifting gear (general)
Marking, storage, and handling (general) - Definitions
- In service inspections
- Materials used in lifting gear
- Force influences in lifting gear
- Inspection of lifting gear – explanation, demonstration, imitation, identifying faults, wear, common malpractice, etc.
- Examination of lifting gear, a practical assessment of lifting gear examination carried out, prepared used samples, followed by group discussion
Refresher period
Recommended refresher course: 5 years
Any other relevant information
This course is aimed at those with a working knowledge of lifting equipment and who are responsible for or involved in the practical aspects of lifting and slinging operations. It is especially suitable for those who manage or are likely to manage other banksmen, slingers, service engineers, technicians, and supervisors.
As a Training & Development agent, Street Cranexpress is not directly accredited or associated with any examining body. The courses we have advertised are delivered by an independently accredited training provider.
Recommended follow-on courses
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