Slinging and Lifting

Course Objectives

• To achieve knowledge and practice in the safe and correct methods of lifting and slinging

• To acknowledge the operators responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and BS 7121: Safe Use of Cranes

• To be able to identify, inspect and correctly use a range of slinging equipment and lifting machines

Course Content

• Operator’s responsibilities within the Health and Safety at Work
Act 1974.

• Dealing with Lifting Equipment

• Dealing with Cranes and lifting machines.

• The requirements of BS 7121: Code of Practice for Safe Use of
Cranes.

• Job Analysis and production of method statements.

• Weight Estimation and Fault Analysis.

• Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

• Work Equipment Regulations. (PUWER)

Assessment is theory and practical. Please bring PPE.