Overhead Crane (Slinging & Lifting)

Aims

• To state the legal requirement for selection & training operators
• To explain the requirements of the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
• To state where they may be requirements under the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• To highlight the need for pre-use inspection, and cover the defects that commonly occur in lifting tackle.
• To show the approved signaling methods
• To encourage the use of safe working practices
• Crane operators/slingers and the law
• Operators safety code
• The pre-use inspection and reporting procedures
• Slinging techniques and effect on sling capacity
• Signaling methods
• Theoretical knowledge assessment

What Do I Bring?

• Safety boots
• High Vis Jacket
• Hard Hat
• National Insurance number

What Do I Get?

Upon successful completion of the course, a 5 year licence