Overview The course is designed for those who intend to conduct safe practical lifting operations and managers who need to plan lifting operations

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Summary of Key Elements

Knowledge, Understanding & Practical Skills:

• Legislation appropriate to conducting lifting activities – Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, LOLER 1998, PUWER and LEEA Code of Practice
• Planning of a lifting operation, including assessing the load, selecting the correct equipment, and assessing the environment.
• Safe and correct use of common lifting accessories (slings, shackles, chain slings, wire rope slings, eyebolts, hooks)
• Pre-use inspection of common lifting accessories and identifying potential faults.
• Mandatory documentation that must be maintained for lifting Equipment
• Assessment of loads incorporating weight, centre of gravity, and any safety hazards.
• Practical selection and use of suitable common lifting accessories (slings, shackles, chain slings, wire rope slings, eyebolts & hooks)
• Pre-use inspection of manual lifting machines (Chain blocks & lever hoists)
• Personal safety whilst conducting a lifting operation
• Identifying potential misuse of lifting equipment
• Completing a lifting plan.