Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machinery
- Varieties of lifting machinery and typical use cases
- Essential components and terminology (blocks, slings, hooks, load charts)
- Comprehending rated capacity and safe working load (SWL)
Technical Operational Principles
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling methods and rigging fundamentals
- Operational checks and proper machine configuration
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and defect documentation
- Selection and correct application of PPE for lifting operations
- Exclusion zones, signaling, and communication procedures
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection cycles
- Considerations for non-destructive testing (NDT) of critical components
- Documentation management and tagging systems for equipment status
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and supervisory 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
- Executing task-based lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting oversight
- Permit-to-work, lift planning, and competency validation
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and remedial actions
- Applying lessons learned and ongoing safety enhancements
Practical Workshops and Evaluations
- Hands-on rigging and load-lifting exercises (live or simulated)
- Group exercise: develop a lift plan and present control measures
- Final practical evaluation and written knowledge assessment
Conclusion and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental mechanical skills and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is preferred but not essential
- A basic grasp of workplace health and safety principles
Target Audience
- Equipment operators (crane, hoist, and forklift operators)
- Maintenance technicians
- Site supervisors and safety officers
- Plant managers and engineers involved in lifting operations
