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Duration 14 hours (2 days)
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machinery
- Overview of Lifting Machinery types and their common applications.
- Essential components and terminology, such as blocks, slings, hooks, and load charts.
- Understanding rated capacity and Safe Working Load (SWL).
Principles of Technical Operation
- Core mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Load handling techniques and fundamental rigging concepts.
- Operational checks and proper machine setup procedures.
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects.
- Selecting and correctly using PPE for lifting operations.
- Establishing exclusion zones, signalling methods, and communication protocols.
Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection frequency.
- Considerations for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of critical components.
- Maintaining records and using tagging systems to track equipment status.
Regulatory Framework and Industry Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight bodies.
- Key international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where applicable).
- Legal responsibilities of operators, employers, and competent persons.
Risk Assessment and Safe Work Systems
- Conducting task-based Lifting Operations Plans and risk assessments.
- Implementing control measures such as exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision.
- Managing permit-to-work, lift plans, and verifying competency.
Incident Response, Reporting, and 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 continuous safety improvements.
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises (live or simulated).
- Group activity: Develop a lift plan and present control measures.
- Final practical assessment and written knowledge check.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A foundational level of mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings.
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is recommended, though not strictly required.
- A basic grasp of workplace health and safety principles.
Target Audience
- Equipment operators, including those handling cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Maintenance technicians.
- Site supervisors and safety officers.
- Plant managers and engineers involved in lifting operations.