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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machinery
- Categories of lifting machinery and their typical applications
- Essential components and terminology (including blocks, slings, hooks, and load charts)
- Comprehending rated capacity and Safe Working Load (SWL)
Technical Operating Principles
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts
- Load handling methods and rigging fundamentals
- Operational checks and proper machine configuration
Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-operation inspection checklists and reporting defects
- Selection and correct application of PPE for lifting operations
- Establishing exclusion zones, signaling methods, and communication protocols
Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection frequencies
- Considerations for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on critical components
- Maintenance of records and tagging systems to indicate equipment status
Regulatory Framework and Standards
- Relevant national regulations and supervisory authorities
- Applicable international standards (such as ISO, ASME, or EN standards, where relevant)
- Legal duties of operators, employers, and competent persons
Risk Assessment and Safe Work Systems
- Executing task-specific lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans)
- Implementing control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision
- Utilizing Permit-to-Work, lift plans, and verifying competency
Incident Response, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
- Applying lessons learned to drive continuous safety enhancements
Practical Workshops and Evaluations
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises (conducted live or via simulation)
- Group activity: developing a lift plan and presenting control measures
- Final practical evaluation and written knowledge assessment
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- Fundamental mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings
- Prior experience in operating industrial equipment is preferred but not strictly required
- Foundational knowledge of occupational 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 engaged in lifting operations
