Objective

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with a better knowledge and understanding of the legal and practical requirements in running an operational rigging loft and the inspection of lifting equipment.

Target Group

The Sparrows Rigging Loft Management & Lifting Equipment Inspection course is aimed at personnel responsible for the issue and control of lifting equipment from a rigging loft.

Examination

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

Course Contents

This course covers: • Health and safety legislation • Introduction to rigging loft operations • Procedural operation of a rigging loft and the inspection of lifting equipment and accessories • Procedure for the control of quarantined equipment • Recording and registration of lifting equipment • Portable lifting equipment inspection procedures • Inspection of lifting equipment / accessories • Inspection of standard working at height equipment – full body harness, shock absorbing lanyard • Inertia reels • Equipment register and control documents.