Training Course

Lifting Operations Planning and Risk Assessment

08/02/2010

This one day training course is designed to provide delegates who are involved in the undernoted tasks with a better knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal and practical requirements:

planning the lifting operations
following lifting plans
risk assessment development/process
following risk assessment control measures

Target audience Personnel who are involved with day to day rigging operations/crane operations and supervisory personnel Theory Section Introduction: Instructor/Delegates; Course registration; Training Centre procedures; Appraisal of delegate experience Health & Safety Legislation: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; S.I. 2307 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations; 1998 (LOLER); Codes of Practice; HSE Guidance Notes; British Standards; MHSWR Risk Assessment Process; Other supporting legislation and standards Planning the lifting operations: Planning the lifting operation for routine and non-routine lifting operations:

Lift categories
Weight, size, shape and C of G of the load
Method of attaching/detaching the load
Approved lifting points
Pre-use/post use equipment checks
Proximity hazards, obstructions, load path
Conflicting activities
Load integrity/stability
Environmental conditions
Competency of personnel
Communication
Rigging loft control
Understanding the equipment register
Task details (step by step guide)

Theory Section Introduction

Risk assessment process
General principles and purpose of risk assessment
Risk assessment in practice
Identifying the hazards
Evaluating the risks from identified hazards
Suitable and sufficient control measures to minimise risks
Risk assessment recording, review and revision requirements

Practical section Delegates will be allocated “case studies” where they will be expected to develop lifting plans and risk assessments for a range of routine and non-routine lifting operations Final Examination As this is a certificated training course delegates will be expected to successfully complete a multi-choice theoretical questionnaire paper