Course Overview
This course is designed to teach individuals how to carry out a thorough examination and inspection of portable lifting equipment and lifting accessories in accordance with the requirements of LOLER 1998. Typical equipment covered includes shackles, eyebolts, hooks, fibre slings, chain slings, wire rope slings, shackles, clamps, turnbuckles, and hooks etc.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:
- Have a basic understanding of the relevant regulations including LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Have a basic understanding of the dangers and their responsibilities as a competent person carrying out inspections of lifting equipment, accessories and attachments.
- Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data and conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
- Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment, accessories and attachments. Examine their basis construction, explain their uses, applications and functions.
- Be able to interpret and extract information from all relevant documentation
- Explain and demonstrate how to complete a thorough examination inspection report
- Environmental considerations will be covered including ground contamination, debris, and cross contamination
- Carry out all storage and Securing Procedures
Duration
1 – 2 days depending on experience
Maximum Delegates
8 novice or 8 refresher
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates