Basic Slinging & Lifting

This course aims to provide the practical experience and understanding of lifting equipment.

Description

The course aims to provide the practical experience and understanding of lifting equipment.

Delegates also receive training the correct selection of equipment and assessment of loads including weight balance and safety.

By the end of the course the participants will:

  • Legislation relating to lifting activities - Health and safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER, LEEA code of practice and LOLER 1998
  • Lifting operation planning - correct equipment use, assessment of environment and loads
  • Correct use of common lifting accessories safely (shackles, wire rope slings, eyebolts, hooks, plate clamps, chain slings, slings) 
  • Pre-use inspection of common lifting accessories

Qualification gained:

Gen2 Certification

Location(s)

Workington, Carlisle, Furness

Accredited

No

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