The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Training Course by Imperial Corporate Training Institute provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations and industry best practices for planning, managing, and conducting safe lifting operations. The course focuses on legal compliance, risk assessment, equipment inspection, load handling techniques, lifting plans, and the responsibilities of personnel involved in lifting activities. Participants will gain practical knowledge to minimise workplace risks, improve operational safety, and ensure compliance with recognised safety standards.
Designed for professionals working in construction, manufacturing, logistics, oil and gas, healthcare facilities, engineering, warehousing, and other industries that use lifting equipment, this training course combines regulatory guidance with practical applications. Participants will learn how to select suitable lifting equipment, perform pre-use inspections, understand safe working loads, manage lifting hazards, and contribute to safer lifting operations while improving organisational safety performance.
Objectives
- Understand the principles and legal requirements of LOLER.
- Learn the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, inspectors, and operators.
- Identify different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
- Conduct risk assessments for lifting operations.
- Develop safe lifting plans and lifting procedures.
- Understand safe working load (SWL) and working load limit (WLL).
- Perform pre-use inspections and recognise equipment defects.
- Reduce accidents through effective lifting operation management.
- Improve compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
- Promote a strong safety culture during lifting activities.
Target Audience
- Health and safety managers
- Site managers and supervisors
- Engineers and maintenance personnel
- Lifting supervisors and appointed persons
- Crane operators and lifting equipment operators
- Warehouse and logistics managers
- Construction professionals
- Manufacturing personnel
- Facilities management professionals
- Anyone responsible for lifting operations and lifting equipment safety