Management of the Lifting Operation

The aims of this course is to ensure an understanding of health & safety legislation affecting lifting operations, operate safe systems of work and implement method statements & risk assessments.

Who Should Attend:

• Candidates will be required to complete a written assessment at the end of each training session. This comprises of multi-choice question paper based on course material and DVD’s

Pre-Requisites:

• Delegates should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Slinging with Cranes and Lifting equipment & site safety

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate and understanding health & safety legislation affecting lifting operations

• Be aware of the appointed persons duties and responsibilities as required by BS7121 Pt 1: 1989, to Parts 1-5, Plan the Lift

• Operate Safe Systems of Work, Implement Method Statement & Risk Assessment

• Provide effective supervision to satisfy the requirements of HSWA, LOLER.PUWER

Course Outline:

• The H&S Act 1974. Loler & Puwer 1998 Regs

• BS7121 Code of Practice for the Safe use of Cranes (Parts 1-5)

• Understand and Prepare a Safe systems of work & Drawing Exercise

• Crane selection, Types of Cranes, Ground Loadings and Crane Set Up

• Personnel selection, PPE required , Reporting Procedure

• Risk Assessment & Method Statements Hazard Spotting

• Planning the lifting operation to BS:7121 & Safe System of Work

• Lifting Equipment Inspection Prior to use , Safe Working Loads & Angle Loadings

• Hand Signals & safe operation of Radios

• Planning a Lift & Organise a Safe System

Teaching Methods:

Lectures & DVD/Video presentations based on current legislation, British Standards, HSE Guidance. BS: 7121. The LEEA Code of Practice for the Safe use of Lifting Equipment. Exercised in planning and carrying out a lifting operation, Risk & Method Statement, Drawings RSS T&C Site Safety Pocket Guides & SWL Charts

Assessment:

• Delegates will be required over the 2-3 days to complete a written Risk & Method Statement & Drawings Exercise, Lift Plan & Safe System of Work. Multi Choice Question