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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machinery
- Overview of lifting machine types and typical applications
- Key components and industry terminology (e.g., blocks, slings, hooks, load charts)
- Comprehending rated capacity and safe working load (SWL)
Technical Operational Principles
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling techniques and essential rigging fundamentals
- Operational checks and proper machine configuration
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects
- Selecting and using PPE correctly for lifting operations
- Establishing exclusion zones, signaling, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Planned maintenance schedules and inspection intervals
- Considerations for non-destructive testing (NDT) of critical components
- Documentation practices and tagging systems for tracking equipment status
Regulatory Frameworks & Standards
- Applicable national regulations and overseeing bodies
- Relevant international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where applicable)
- Legal responsibilities of operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Performing task-specific lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Implementing control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision
- Permit-to-work procedures, lift planning, and competency verification
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Integrating lessons learned and driving continuous safety enhancements
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lifting exercises (live or simulated)
- Group activity: developing a lift plan and presenting control measures
- Final practical assessment and written knowledge verification
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is preferred, though not strictly required
- Basic comprehension of workplace health and safety principles
Intended Audience
- Equipment operators (including crane, hoist, and forklift operators)
- Maintenance technicians
- Site supervisors and safety officers
- Plant managers and engineers involved in lifting operations
