Objective
By viewing or reviewing:
- the statutory requirements
- the requirements of BS7121 Pt. 1: 2006 and BS7121 Pt. 3: 2000
- the planning and control of lifts
- the science of slinging
- the control of lifting accessories
Contents
STAT REQUIREMENTS:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974:
Section 2 – General Duties of Employers
Section 7 & 8 – General Duties of Employees
Powers of the Enforcing Authority
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998:
BRITISH STANDARD:
BS7121 Pt. 1: 2006 Safe Use of Cranes
BS7121 Part 3: 2000 Safe Use of Mobile Cranes
Managing the Lifting Operation
Planning the Lifting Operation
The Role of the Crane Supervisor
Basic, Standard and Complex Lifts
TYPES OF LIFTING ACCESORIES:
Slings – chain, wire, fibre
Shackles, eyebolts
Lifting beams
Basic Visual inspection of lifting accessories
SLINGING SCIENCE:
The effect of Sling Angle
The basic methods of slinging
Choice of accessory to suit SWL
Configurations and methods of rating slings
Weight assessment – centre of gravity
PLANNING:
Delegates will be expected to plan a basic and a standard lift, producing the appropriate planning sheets, detailing the method and equipment to be used.
REPORTING:
Risk Assessment and method statements
Registers and test certificates
Defect control
Course Open Forum and Summary
Delegate Assessment and Feedback
Course Close
Designed for
New operators
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