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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Overview of lifting machine types and typical applications
- Essential components and terminology (blocks, slings, hooks, load charts)
- Concepts of rated capacity and safe working load (SWL)
Technical Operation Principles
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling techniques and foundational rigging concepts
- Operational verification and proper machine configuration
Safety Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and protocols for defect reporting
- Selection and proper application of PPE for lifting operations
- Management of exclusion zones, signalling, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection intervals
- Considerations for Non-destructive testing (NDT) of critical components
- Maintenance of records and equipment status tagging systems
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- National regulations and responsible oversight bodies
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where relevant)
- Legal obligations for operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Development of task-based lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Implementation of control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision
- Procedures for Permit-to-work, lift plans, and competency verification
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-miss events
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning
- Application of lessons learned to drive continuous safety enhancements
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises (live or simulated)
- Collaborative activity: Drafting a lift plan and presenting control measures
- Final practical evaluation and written knowledge assessment
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience in operating industrial equipment is advantageous but not required
- A basic grasp 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
