Pendant Crane - Lifting Techniques

This programme has been developed to satisfy the needs for employees who’s duties include using a

wide range of lifting equipment and use of Pendant Control Overhead Crane.

Programme Synopsis:

• Introduction
  
• Health & Safety responsibilities (LOLER 1998)
  
• Introduction to slinging techniques
  
• Estimating weight and centre of gravity of loads
  
• Crane safety
  
• Practical exercises
  
• Operating with and without loads
  
• Practice lifts
  
• Transporting loads
  
• Fault identification
  
• Correcting load ‘ swing’
  
• Programme revision
  
• Assessment, theory and practical

The above programme complies with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
(LOLER) under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. LOLER applies to all lifting equipment and
lifting operations carried out within UK business.