Anyone within Industry, who will, as part of their job, be required to sling and move loads, using a Crane and lifting equipment.
Add Pre Requisites
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Objective
This course is designed to guide the delegates into the field of lifting operations utilizing cranes The course content covers in-depth explanation of the relevant legislation and regulations, with particular attention given to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998). The course also covers information on how to plan any rigging task by risk assessing it with further implementation of this knowledge during practical exercises using Mobile Crane; such practice enables the delegates to meet the performance criteria, range statement and knowledge requirements of ECITB standards of competence. The successful completion of this program will provide valuable evidence towards a competence qualification.
Course content
- Current Legislation And Regulation (Including LOLER/PUWER)
- HSE Guidance and Safety Requirements
- Roles and responsibilities of banksman and load handlers
- Basic wire rope inspection
- Planning A Lifting Operation carrying out Risk Assessments
- Selection and Pre-Use Inspection of lifting accessories used to sling up the load
- Basic tension calculations and correct Slinging Of Loads
- Controlling the movement of the load
- Correct method of communication
Exam
Test paper is used to check delegates understanding of subject.
