Management of Lifting Operations
(BS7121 - Appointed Person)

Introduction

This course is aimed at personnel who will be responsible for the Planning of Lifting Operations using Mobile Cranes as stated in “BS7121 – Safe Use of Cranes” and is based on the assumption that each delegate has some basic experience in cranage and slinging. On that basis the level of the course has been compiled to give each delegate the necessary knowledge and understanding of his duties to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the selection and the safe and proper use of mobile cranes and related lifting equipment.

Aims & Objectives

On completion of the course, each Delegate will have a working knowledge of relevant legislation and will be conversant in producing valid risk assessments and method statements and ensuring the safe and proper use of Mobile Cranes and other relevant Lifting Equipment

The Course Covers

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regs 1998
• The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998
• BS7121 Part 1 : Safe use of Cranes
• Duties of the Health & Safety Executive
• HSE Guidelines and The CPA Code of Practice.  
• Site Safety Awareness : Safety Management : Accidents - Case History’s
• Slinging Techniques : Weight Estimation : Inspection of Lifting Equipment
• Selection and Siting of a suitable Crane
• Management and Planning of the Lifting Operation
• Hazard Spotting - Risk Assessments & Method Statements
• Assessment : - Plan a Lifting Operation using a site plan
• Method Statements & Risk Assessments relating to above exercise

Course Duration

Four Days – max 6 delegates    

Certification

On satisfactory completion, each delegate will receive a personal Certificate of Training and will be eligible to register with the NPORS and receive a personal NPORS ID Card. NPORS: There is an additional registration fee per delegate. (Ask for details)

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