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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Classification of lifting machines and typical applications
- Essential components and terminology (blocks, slings, hooks, load charts)
- Comprehending rated capacity and safe working load (SWL)
Principles of Technical Operation
- Basic mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling techniques and fundamental rigging methods
- Operational checks and proper machine setup procedures
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects
- Selecting and correctly using PPE for lifting operations
- Managing exclusion zones, signalling, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection intervals
- Considerations for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of critical components
- Record-keeping practices and tagging systems for equipment status
Regulatory Framework and Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight authorities
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where relevant)
- Legal obligations of operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Developing task-based lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Implementing control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision
- Utilizing permit-to-work systems, lift plans, and competency verification
Incident Response, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Applying lessons learned to drive continuous safety improvements
Practical Workshops and Evaluations
- 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 check
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience with industrial equipment is advantageous but not required
- Basic knowledge of workplace health and safety principles
Target Audience
- Equipment operators (including crane, hoist, and forklift operators)
- Maintenance technicians
- Site supervisors and safety officers
- Plant managers and engineers involved in lifting operations
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*
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