Lifting and Slinging Operations

On completion of this course the learner will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of lifting equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of Force Influences & Rating Methods
• Demonstrate how to Estimate Loads
• Demonstrate how to find Centre of Gravity of Loads
• Demonstrate knowledge of different types of slings and how to carry out a pre use check
• Demonstrate knowledge of different types of lifting accessories and how to carry out a pre use check
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to understand and complete a simple lift plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of crane signals

• Definitions & Terminology
  • Lifting Operation
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Lifting Machine
  • Lifting Accessory
  • Pre-use Check
  • Thorough Examination
  • Responsible Person
  • Working Load Limit (WLL)
  • Safe Working Load (SWL)
  • Factor of Safety
  • Mode Factor
• Relevant legislation and Regulations (LOLER and PUWER)
• Lifting equipment pre and post use inspection, including certification
• Selection of the appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads
• Weight identification, different ways to calculate the loads weight
  • Calculate the forces in slings
  • Calculating Load Weight(s)
  • Calculating Centre of Gravity
• Lifting accessories and their applications
  • Textile Materials & Slings
  • Chain Slings
  • Steel Wire Rope Slings
  • Sling Configurations
  • Advantages / Disadvantages of different Sling type
  • Shackles
  • Eyebolts
  • Lifting / Spreader Beams
• Correct Crane Signals
• Correct procedure for the storage of lifting equipment
• Environmental factors that could influence lifting operations.
• Typing knots, bends and hitches – their uses and applications

The course is addressed to personnel who are directly involved in lifting operations.

• Two days covers theoretical including half day Practical.

• Classroom lectures
• Practical exercises

CORE Certificate for each attendee.