CURSO DE LIFTING OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

PROGRAMA

What you will learn

 Common accidents in lifting operations 

 How to comply with legislation 
 Best practice procedures in BS 7121 
 How to document relevant lifting operations 
 The requirements of the appointed person for planning and
organisation, and the crane supervisor 
 Types and selection of lifting equipment 
 How to conduct a risk assessment 
 Principles of crane stability and structural strength  

Training course overview

The purpose of the training is to give an overview of the health and safety
issues to consider in the management of lifting operations, in particular
compliance with Regulation 8 (Organisation of Lifting Operations) of the Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). This course is
ideally designed for principle contractors or contractors who predominantly
undertake the ‘contract lift’ option when carrying out lifting operations. 

On completion of the course and after assessment of their individual

competence (refresher or initial course), the candidates should be able to
manage lifting operations safely onsite following company procedures. 

Who should attend

This course is for any Principle contractors and contractors who use lifting
equipment onsite via a ‘Contract lift’ agreement. Contractors, project, site and
assistant site managers or similar roles.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations (LOLER)
Objective

LO1: Recall the key definitions and terms used for lifting operations
LO2: Define LOLER
LO3: Identify LOLER regulations in the workplace
LO4: Identify the features of planning a lift
LO5: Describe the classification of lifts – routine and non-routine
LO6: Identify the examination and testing of equipment that is required under the regulations
LO7: Identify the training that is required under LOLER
LO8: Identify which equipment is covered under LOLER
LO9: Identify the different types of lifting accessories
LO10: Identify the different roles in lifting activities offshore
LO11: Identify the hazards associated with mechanical lifting offshore, including equipment
hazards
LO12: Explain the Safe Working Load and colour coding practices
LO13: Identify safe lifting practices
Target Group

Oil & Gas Industry

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

This course is CPD approved. The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected
duration.
Course Contents

The course is available in the following languages: English; Spanish; Norwegian; Brazilian
Portuguese.
This course explains Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), the different
types of lifting equipment, factors to consider when selecting equipment, the hazards of mechanical
lifting activities and the roles involved in such activities.