Lifting and Slinging Safety

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Course Duration: Half Day

Location: On your Site (UK Wide) /Q1tum training centre

Course Dates: To Suit Your Requirements

Max Delegate Numbers: 6

On completion of the half-day programme, the delegates will be able to:-

State the legal requirement affecting lifting gear and lifting machines

Identify and use the correct methods of lifting

Ascertain their duties and responsibilities when using mechanical handling equipment

Prepare, select and design configurations for lifting and turning awkward loads

Recognise the need and the requirement of a safe system of work and operate site craneage safely within their own working environment.

The course is extremely "hands on" and delegates are encouraged to participate in lifting exercises and techniques.

At the end of the training programme, delegates will have competence in the following:-

Legal Requirements

Lifting Tackle Inspection and Examination

S.W.L. Determination

Signals and Communications

Duties and Responsibilities of a Slinger

Introduction to Pendant Crane Driving

Introduction to Crane Operating

Duties and Responsibilities of a Crane Driver

Use Of Craneage

Slinging Practice

Employers/Employees/Managers/Directors and people responsible for the use of Lifting Equipment