Mechanical Lifting Accessories and Basic Signalling

Who should attend

This 1 day course is a benefit for operatives involved with lifting operations.

Aims

This highly participative course provides grounding in the essentials of health and safety elements with regard to lifting operations, lifting equipment regulations, selection of lifting accessories and equipment.

Learning Objectives

Following training the candidate will be able to:

• Describe the legislative

requirements of the lifting

operations and lifting

equipment regulations

(LOLER)

• Describe the main factors

to consider when selecting

lifting appliances and

equipment

• Demonstrate the practical

applications of inspection

maintenance and storage of

lifting accessories

• Apply the correct signalling

during a lift operation

Method

Power point presentation followed by theoretical and practical assessment.

Benefits

Following successful completion of the training the candidate will be issued a certificate of achievement, which will permit the candidate to handle and set up mechanical lifting accessories and carry out basic signalling duties.

Duration

1/2 day