HIAB

Course Content:

The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Section 2 - General Duties of Employers
The Construction Regulations (Lifting Operations)
Safety Awareness

Introduction to Slinging:

Design for Lifting, Configuration, Weight, Assessment, Use of Stabilisers, Safe Use of Cranes, Choice of Equipment, Centre of Gravity, Grounding and Site Hazards and Drivers Responsibility.

Duration:

1 Day - Experienced Operators R.T.I.T.B. Certificated

2 Day - Novice Operators R.T.I.T.B. Certificated

Ratio:

Trainee - Instructor ratio 3:1

Course Objectives:

The requirements of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) are:

1. To ensure that drivers of all vehicles comply with safe Use of Lifting Equipment 1998 (ACOP) LOLER Regulations.

2. To ensure that drivers have knowledge of the general safety requirements and basic operating principles of safety.

3. At the end of the course drivers will have practised the correct loading and unloading procedures and restraint.

(Lifting equipment includes any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments i.e. hook, bucket and many more...)

Certification:

On successful completion of their theory practical exercise, students will receive a R.T.I.T.B. Certificate and ID Card.