Objective

The aim of this course is to ensure delegates have the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, risk assess, and conduct and/or oversee safe lifting operations.

Target Group

The Sparrows Lift Plan & Risk Assessment course is designed for personnel involved with day-to-day rigging and/or crane operations and supervisory personnel responsible for overseeing safe lifting operations.

Examination

A Sparrows certificate will be awarded on successful completion of this course. The certificate is valid for two years.

Course Contents

The course covers: Health and safety legislation: • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 • S.I. 2307 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) • Codes of practice • HSE guidance notes • British standards • MHSWR risk assessment process • Other supporting legislation and standards. Planning the lifting operation: • Lift categories • Weight, size, shape and centre of gravity of the load • Method of attaching / detaching the load • Approved lifting points • Pre-use / post use equipment checks • Proximity hazards, obstructions, load path • Conflicting activities • Load / integrity / stability • Environmental conditions • Competency of personnel • Communication • Rigging loft control • Understanding the equipment register • Task details (step by step guide). Risk assessment process: • Risk assessment process • General principles and purpose of risk assessment • Risk assessment in practice • Identifying the hazards • Evaluating the risks from identified hazards • Suitable and sufficient control measures to minimise risks. Practical section • Delegates will be allocated case studies where they will be expected to develop lifting plans and risk assessments for a range of routine and non-routine lifting operations.