Objective:
To enable workers plan, risk assess and implement a work tasks involving the construction and use of mechanical advantage systems. To gain knowledge of a variety of methods and equipment available for use in lifting and lowering. To have an understanding of the legal requirements and conform to current legislation.
Course content:
Understanding current legislation with regard to lifting operations
Construction of safe systems of work
Care and inspection of PPE
Selection of appropriate equipment for lifting and lowering
Construction of lifting systems
Work positioning / Fall arrest systems
Basic pulley awareness and theory
Friction factors and deviation loadings awareness
Tensioned lines systems
Risk assessments for work tasks
Method statements for work tasks
Practical exercise in raising and lowering equipment
Practical exercise in moving equipment at height
Skill base:
Use of twin lanyards and work positioning belts
Use of fixed and temporary fall arrest systems
Implement a safe worksite area
Create an effective risk assessment and method statement
Design and construct a variety of lifting systems
Removal and refitting of selected equipment
Construction of tensioned line systems
Construction of mechanical advantage systems
Safe use of tools at height
Course requirements:
Must hold a current Working at Height Certificate