This aim of this module is to give the attendees an understanding of the Lifting Authority’s responsibilities and how to fulfill them, prior to assessment.
The intent of this module is to bring about a significant reduction in lifting incidents by highlighting the essential principles of safe lifting and encouraging their strict application to lifting and hoisting operations. This module describes lifting and hoisting safety elements to be incorporated into an organization’s management system.
Legal requirements/ International Standards – LEEA, LOLER
Lifting operations roles & responsibilities
Safe Systems of Work
The inspection of lifting equipment & the concept of discard criteria
Safe use of lifting equipment
Management of rigging equipment
The planning of lifting operations (defining the lift & developing a relevant lift plan)
Management & assessment of personnel
Lifting categorization, simple, complicated, complex/critical
The importance of Risk Assessment & Toolbox Talks
Practical Exercises include:
Carrying out a risk assessment
Compiling & delivering a toolbox talk
Inspecting lifting equipment and accessories
Compiling a Lift Plan
Attendees successfully meeting the Lifting Authority Training requirements will be awarded a Lifting Authority certificate.
1 day
Maximum of 16
The attendees will be subject to a 40 questions underpinning knowledge assessment. A pass mark of 80% is required.
You can attend a course at one of our training centres, or have the course delivered in your workplace
Attendees must have successfully completed a Rigger/Slinger/Banksman course or recognized equivalent
For this course all delegates are required to provide their own protective clothing (ie) hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses & coveralls etc
Suites 1307-1309, One City Gate,
20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung,
Lantau, Hong Kong
enquiries.hk@hsgplc.co.uk
+852 2388 3472
