Lifting Authority/ Competent Person

Course overview

Introduction

Lifting and hoisting operations are one of the major causes of fatalities and serious incidents. Every type of lift has a set of risks that need to be managed if the lift is to be undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.

Despite the vast number of regulations, standards and guidelines that apply to lifting, incidents continue to occur. This document is based on international standards for preventing fatalities and serious incidents.

Aim

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.

Objectives

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.

Course content

Legal requirements/ International Standards – LEEA, LOLER
Lifting operations roles & responsibilities
Safe Systems of Work
Lifting categorization, simple, complicated, complex/critical
The importance of Risk Assessment & Toolbox Talks

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

Practical Exercises include:

Certification

Attendees successfully meeting the Lifting Authority Training requirements will be awarded a Lifting Authority certificate.

Prerequisite(s)

1. Attendees must have successfully completed a Rigger/Slinger/Banksman course or recognized equivalent. 2. For this course all delegates are required to provide their own protective clothing (ie) hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses & coveralls etc

Assessment

The attendees will be subject to a 40 questions underpinning knowledge assessment. A pass mark of 80% is required.

Duration

1 day

Participants

Maximum of 16

Location

You can attend a course at one of our training centres, or have the course delivered in your workplace.

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