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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Categories 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)
Technical Operation Principles
- Foundational mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling techniques and fundamental rigging concepts
- Operational checks and correct machine configuration
Safety Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and defect reporting protocols
- Selecting and correctly using PPE for lifting operations
- Establishing exclusion zones, signalling methods, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection schedules
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) considerations for critical components
- Maintaining records and tagging systems for equipment status
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and regulatory bodies
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where relevant)
- Legal duties of operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Performing task-specific lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision
- Permit-to-work systems, lift plans, and competency validation
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective measures
- Integrating lessons learned and driving ongoing safety enhancements
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lifting exercises (live or simulated)
- Group activity: developing a lift plan and presenting control measures
- Final practical assessment and written knowledge evaluation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational level of mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is advantageous but not essential
- A basic grasp 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
