Lifting Operations - Appointed Person (Foundation)

The aim of the course is to train selected delegates in the duties of an ‘Appointed person':

*A better understanding of statutory requirements.
*Planning of lifts.
*Delegation of duties
*Risk assessment/method statements
*Safe working practices.

Course Content

*Legislation (LOLER & PUWER)
*Identification of crane parts and components
*Understanding of Crane Rated Capacity Indicator & Limiter
*Risk Assessment/Method Statement
*Crane Duty Charts
*Crane Selection
*Crane Stability and Ground conditions
*Inspection, selection and usage of lifting accessories
*Planning exercises and group analysis

Achievement Measurement

Successful completion of two written test papers and final practical exercise leads to certification.

For the practical exercise delegates are asked to plan a lift. Given all necessary information, they will be required to draw up a risk assessment and a method statement including all relevant documentation and safety certification and drawings of lift and location. The details are to include crane selection, crane location, lifting auxiliary equipment, lifting and placing of the load, and all relevant safety precautions.

As an optional extra, successful delegates can be issued with an identity, proof of assessment and training card