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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machinery
- Categories of lifting equipment and their typical applications.
- Essential components and industry terminology (blocks, slings, hooks, load charts).
- Comprehending rated capacity and Safe Working Load (SWL).
Principles of Technical Operation
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Load handling techniques and basic rigging principles.
- Operational checks and proper machine setup procedures.
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects.
- Selecting and correctly using PPE for lifting operations.
- Establishing exclusion zones, signalling methods, and communication protocols.
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection frequencies.
- Considerations for Non-destructive testing (NDT) of critical parts.
- Maintaining records and using tagging systems to track equipment status.
Regulatory Landscape & Industry Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight authorities.
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where relevant).
- Legal duties of operators, employers, and competent individuals.
Risk Assessment and Safe Work Systems
- Performing task-specific lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans).
- Mitigation strategies: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lift supervision.
- Permit-to-work procedures, lift planning, and competency verification.
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses.
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective measures.
- Applying lessons learned to drive ongoing safety enhancements.
Practical Workshops and Evaluations
- Hands-on rigging and load-lifting exercises (live or simulated).
- Group activity: Develop a lift plan and present control measures.
- Final practical evaluation and written knowledge assessment.
Conclusion and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of mechanical principles and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings.
- Prior experience operating industrial machinery is advantageous, though not strictly required.
- A basic understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
Target Audience
- Operators of cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Maintenance technicians.
- Site supervisors and safety officers.
- Plant managers and engineers involved in lifting operations.
