Objective

To provide personnel with sufficient knowledge to enable them to carry out appointed persons duties at their place of work in a safe and controlled manner.
Identify the minimum legal requirements and legal responsibilities of persons working with cranes and lifting tackle.
Identify the duties of the AP, Crane Supervisor, Crane Operator and Slinger/Signaller.
Carry out Appointed Persons duties safely and confidently.

Target Group

This course is aimed at people who will be responsible for the Planning of Lifting Operations using mobile cranes according to ISO23813 Cranes- Training of Appointed person. The course will give each candidate the necessary knowledge and understanding of his duties to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable for selection and the safe and proper use of mobile cranes and related equipment.

Prerequisites

Candidates must be medically fit to participate.

Examination

On succeeded completion of both theoretical and practical assessments a certificate will be issued.

Course Contents

Candidates will participate in theory and practical seesions, all which are highlighted by the use of powerpoint:

- Introduction and Aims
- Understanding the Roles of an Appointed Person
- ISO23813
- Planning
- Selection of Cranes, Lifting Tackle & Personnel
- Instruction & Supervision of Lifting Operations
- Method Statements & Risk Assessment
- Theoretical Assessment

Legislation in relevant countries
Country specific regulations:
Below are examples and should be agreed prior to course start:
• UK - LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA, BS7121
• D - DGUV 09-0003
• NL – NOGEPA
• DK – Danish Legal Act (AT Vejledninger og anvisninger, Bekendtgørelse om anvendelse af tekniske hjælpemidler, maskindirektiv etc.)