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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Various types of lifting machines and their typical applications
- Key components and terminology (such as blocks, slings, hooks, and load charts)
- Understanding rated capacity and safe working load (SWL)
Technical Operation Principles
- Basic mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling techniques and foundational rigging skills
- Operational checks and proper machine setup
Safety Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and reporting defects
- Selecting and correctly using PPE for lifting operations
- Establishing exclusion zones, signalling, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection intervals
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) considerations for critical components
- Maintaining records and tagging systems for equipment status
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight bodies
- Applicable international standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards where relevant)
- Legal responsibilities of operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Conducting task-based lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Implementing control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision
- Permit-to-work systems, lift plans, and competency verification
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Applying lessons learned to drive continuous safety improvements
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises (live or simulated)
- Group activity: developing a lift plan and presenting control measures
- Final practical assessment and written knowledge check
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience operating industrial equipment is preferred but not required
- Fundamental understanding 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
