31/07/2023
LOLER Training Course
This LOLER course has been designed to teach duty holders and operators of lifting equipment how to comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998. It explains how to assess the risks, suitably select, store, set up, and operate equipment, carry out inspections, examination, and maintenance, and plan and supervise operations accordingly. The information covered in the course will help both employers and employees understand how to minimize risks and ensure operations are carried out safely
Course Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)
Certificate Validity: 1 year
Training Schedule: On-Demand.
Course Objective:
The main duties required under LOLER and other relevant legislation.
The main risks posed by lifting operations and lifting equipment, and how these risks can be controlled.
The steps required and the factors to consider when carrying out a risk assessment of lifting operations and lifting equipment.
How to select, position, and install lifting equipment so risks are minimized.
How lifting operations should be planned and supervised so risks are minimized.
How to consider factors that may affect equipment’s suitability, such as the environment and positioning.
How to minimize risk factors such as proximity hazards, poor weather and visibility, and working with suspended loads.
The purpose of safe working loads and the importance of adhering to them.
The requirements surrounding thorough examinations, routine maintenance, and pre-use checks.