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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Varieties of lifting machines and their typical uses.
- Essential components and terminology, such as blocks, slings, hooks, and 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 methods.
- Operational checks and proper machine setup.
Safety Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects.
- Selecting and using the correct PPE for lifting operations.
- Establishing exclusion zones, signalling systems, and communication protocols.
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection frequency.
- Considerations for non-destructive testing (NDT) of critical parts.
- Maintaining records and implementing tagging systems for equipment status.
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight authorities.
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, or EN standards where relevant).
- Legal duties of operators, employers, and competent persons.
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Performing task-based lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans).
- Implementing control measures such as exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision.
- Managing permit-to-work systems, lift plans, and verifying competency.
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses.
- Conducting accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and applying corrective actions.
- Applying lessons learned to drive ongoing safety enhancements.
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises (live or simulated).
- Group activity: Developing a lift plan and presenting control measures.
- Final practical evaluation and written knowledge assessment.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings.
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is advantageous but not required.
- A basic understanding 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 involved in lifting operations.
