LIFTING SUPERVISOR/APPOINTED PERSONS

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Duration- 3 Days Course.
1 Day Theory Class.
1 Day Practical.
1 Day Exam.
Method Of Testing Is By Either A Theoretical Exam Or Practical Assessment.

COURSE AIM:

Training course provide to delegate with knowledge of the rigging and crane operations principles, general hazards and risks of rigging and lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the course is to enhance skills, enabling tasks to be performed by lifting and slinging components and equipment in a safe and correct manner.

At the end objectives of this course that:

1. To demonstrate a knowledge of Legislation, regulations and standards
   governing the use of lifting equipment.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of requirements of different types of lifting
   methods as per the risk assessments and method statements
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of the capabilities of different types of
   lifting equipment, gears.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of Lifting accessories hitches and best
   suitable for load.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of Communications.

COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Introduction
2. British & European Legislation
3. Health & Safety at Work Summary
4. Definitions & Terminology
5. LOLER’98
6. Requirements of Pre Use Check
7. Uniform Load Method
8. Trigonometric Load Method
9. Calculating Load Weight(s)
10. Textile Material & Slings
11. Chain Slings
12. Steel Wire Rope Slings
13. Sling Configurations
14. Advantages/Disadvantages of different Sling Types
15. Shackles
16. Eyebolts
17. Hooks
18. Lift Plan
19. Hand Signals
20. Practical

EXAMINATION:

Method of testing is by either a Theoretical exam or Practical Assessment.