This course is run in accordance with the LEEA Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and current requirements of PUWER and LOLER. It is designed for those who intend to carry out safe lifting operations or are responsible for the planning of lifting operations.

This course aims to offer practical experience and understanding of lifting equipment, in addition to training for delegates in the correct selection of equipment and assessment of loads (including weight balance and safety).

Course Syllabus:

Theory

• Legislation relating to lifting activities - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER, LEEA code of practice and LOLER 1998.
• Lifting operation planning - correct equipment use, assessment of environment and loads.
• Correct use of standard lifting accessories safely (shackles, wire rope slings, eyebolts, hooks, plate clamps, chain slings, slings).
• Pre-use inspection of common lifting accessories.

During the training, various types of equipment will also be covered, such as Polyester round slings, Polyester web slings, Chain slings, Wire rope slings, Shackles, Plate clamps, and Eyebolts.

Practical

• An assessment of loads in relation to weight, centre of gravity and safety hazards.
• Pre-use inspections.
• Selection and use of common lifting accessories (shackles, wire rope slings, eyebolts, hooks, plate clamps, chain slings, slings).
• Safety when lifting.
• Potential misuse of equipment.
• Completion of lifting plan.

This course is aimed at delegates responsible for conducting and managing safe lifting operations.

All delegates must be able to certify that they are physically fit and have no medical conditions that might prevent them from carrying out lifting techniques. 

Delegates must be over 18 and have basic spoken and written English skills.

Successful delegates will receive a Spanset certificate valid for 3 years.