Training Courses

Lifting Equipment Training

Lifting Equipment Training Classroom & Practical.
To Include:

Safe Slinging Courses

Crane Operation

LOLER Regulations

PUWER Regulations

Work At Height Courses

Working at Height Courses to include:

Fall Arrest

Safety Harness

Clasroom & Practical

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Training for Safer Lifting

Lifting Equipment, Training & the Law

THE HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974
This Act places similar responsibilities on both employer and employee. Both must do whatever is reasonable to ensure that their actions at work do not put at risk the safety of themselves and others. The Act also places a specific duty on employers to provide a safe place of work.

THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK REG’S 1999
These Regulations put an onus on employers to provide training and safe systems of work and to keep training records. They also require employees to use only equipment for which training has been provided.

THE PROVISION & USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT REG’S 1998
These Regulations require that employers provide training for the equipment which they provide.

COMMON LAW
In the event of an accident, the courts are unlikely to look favorably on an employer that has not provided adequate training to employees. Under the latest Regulations ‘Grandfather’ rights are specifically excluded.

We can train you to lift more safely and make your work-place safer. We aim to cover the type of equipment you use. Our ‘Safe Use of Lifting Equipment’ courses target -
RESPONSIBILITIES
The employee has responsibilities too. An understanding and acceptance of these responsibilities by equipment users will result in less equipment damage and a safer workplace.
AVOIDING MISUSE
Misuse due to ignorance is a major cause of accidents. The correct way to use each type of equipment is taught.
FAULT FINDING
Worn or damaged equipment is another major cause of accidents. The ability of the user to identify such faults can save accidents from happening.

THE LAW
Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974
• Responsibilities of the employer
• Responsibilities of the employee
• What if you break the law? Lifting Operations
& Lifting Equipment Regs, 1998 (LOLER)
• Periodic inspection of equipment
• Periodic inspection of operations
• Proof load testing
• Do not exceed the SWL

TYPES OF LIFTING GEAR
Identify types of equipment in the trainees’ workplace / other types

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS
Use of damaged / work equipment
• Inspect daily, before each use
• Identification of typical defects
• Action when a defect is found
• Misuse
• Due to lack of training
• Overloading

ASSESSING THE LOAD
Marked on item/delivery note
Drawing office
Common sense assessment

SAFE USE OF LIFTING GEAR
Wire Ropes & Wire Rope Slings
• Construction/grades/lay/cores
• Checking size/SWL/using tables
• Effects of curvature/pulley sizes
• Cleaning/lubricating/corrosion
• Sharp edges/packing
• Types of fittings/eyes/multi-leg
Chain Slings
• Types of steel/methods of ID
• Checking size/SWL/tables/angle
• Cleaning/lubricating/corrosion
• Sharp edges/packing
• Types of fittings/assemblies
Fibre Slings
• Types of slings/materials
• Checking SWL
• Use of slings/basket lifts
Chain Blocks
• Correct use/vertical lifting
• Checking SWL
• Use with slings
Ratchet Hoists (Pull Lifts)
• Correct use/lifting/pulling
• Checking SWL
Tirfors
• Correct use/lifting/pulling
• Checking SWL
• Correct wire size
Plate Clamps
• Correct use/horizontal/vertical
• Checking SWL
• Single plates/bundles
Tackle
• Shackles Pin size/type/materials
• Eyebolts: Type/thread
Overhead Hoists & Cranes
• Correct use
• Checking SWL
• Load swing
• Limits/end stops/inching

Where possible and appropriate a practical demonstration of a lifting job can be set up onsite. Trainees can be allowed to carry out the lift under the control of the trainer. This often gives the trainee confidence to do a job he would otherwise not undertake.

 We can come to your site and carry out  the  training program. We offer morning and afternoon classes . Each class lasts 3 hours, with a further hour allowed for discussion.

Lecture and discussion / Video films / Overhead slides / Samples of damaged and worn equipment

Each attendee is provided with a certificate of training, with a duplicate copy for the employer.