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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machinery
- Overview of machine types and typical applications.
- Key components and terminology, such as blocks, slings, hooks, and load charts.
- Comprehending rated capacity and safe working load (SWL).
Technical Operation Principles
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Load handling techniques and introductory rigging concepts.
- Procedural checks and correct machine configuration.
Safety Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection protocols and methods for reporting defects.
- Selecting and using appropriate PPE for lifting operations.
- Establishing exclusion zones, signalling methods, and communication protocols.
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection frequency.
- Considerations for non-destructive testing (NDT) on critical parts.
- Maintaining records and implementing tagging systems for equipment status.
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight authorities.
- Applicable international standards, such as ISO, ASME, and EN where applicable.
- Legal liabilities of operators, employers, and competent persons.
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Developing task-based lifting risk assessments and Lifting Operation Plans.
- Implementing control measures including exclusion zones, tag lines, and supervision.
- Utilizing permit-to-work systems, lift plans, and competency verification.
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response protocols for lifting incidents and near-misses.
- Conducting accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Applying lessons learned to drive continuous safety improvements.
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises, conducted live or in simulation.
- Group exercise: Develop a lift plan and present associated control measures.
- Final practical assessment and written knowledge evaluation.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings.
- Prior experience with industrial equipment is preferred, though not strictly required.
- A basic grasp of workplace health and safety principles.
Target Audience
- Equipment operators (including crane, hoist, and forklift operators).
- Maintenance technicians.
- Site supervisors and safety officers.
- Plant managers and engineers responsible for lifting operations.
