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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Categories of lifting machines and their typical uses
- Essential components and terminology (such as blocks, slings, hooks, and load charts)
- Comprehending rated capacity and Safe Working Load (SWL)
Principles of Technical Operation
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling methods and basic rigging principles
- Operational checks and proper machine configuration
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects
- Selection and correct application of PPE for lifting operations
- Establishing exclusion zones, signaling, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection schedules
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) considerations for critical parts
- Maintenance of records and tagging systems to indicate equipment status
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and regulatory bodies
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, and EN standards where relevant)
- Legal duties of operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Work Systems
- Performing task-specific lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Control measures: establishing exclusion zones, using tag lines, and supervising lifts
- Permit-to-work systems, lift planning, and verification of competency
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
- Applying lessons learned and fostering ongoing 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 Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is preferred but not essential
- Basic comprehension 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 engaged in lifting operations
