Objective

• This course is designed to update delegates on legislation and regulations applicable to lifting operations, lifting appliances and accessories.
• The course also covers planning, risk assessment and includes practical rigging scenarios to test the theory.

Target Group

The course is aimed at personnel who are involved in any type of rigging or lifting operations, especially those who qualified prior to LOLER coming into force.

Prerequisites

None required

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test at the beginning and end of course. The pass mark for this course is 80%.

Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.

Course Contents

The Theoretical and Practical topics covered during this training are:

- Updates on current legislation and regulation (LOLER etc.)
- HSE guidance
- Safety requirements
- Planning rigging operations and risk assessment
- Practical lifting assessment
- Practical lifting exercises

Course Handout: The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.