Course catalogue

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring an awareness or understanding of the common safety methods when using lifting appliances and equipment.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to give an overview of requirements for safe use of lifting appliances and equipment.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have an overview of the requirements for the safe use of lifting appliances and equipment.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Course goal:

This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to manual handling activities.

To increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to give an overview of the OSHA requirements for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting, and for the pushing and pulling of loads.

Learning Objectives

 LO1 Define the term ‘manual handling’ and explain the importance of safe manual handling operations 

LO2 Identify the types of injuries that may result from improper manual handling operations 

LO3 Identify safe work practices in relation to manual handling operations

LO4 Describe the duties that are placed on employers and individual personnel in relation to manual handling operations

LO5 Explain the importance of risk assessing manual handling operations 

LO6 Identify the factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations and identify ways of reducing the risks of injury 

LO7 Describe good handling techniques for safe lifting

LO8 Describe good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads

LO9 Explain the training requirements associated with manual handling operations

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at individuals working in industrial sectors whose activities can impact the environment.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will the course benefit me?

This course will give you a basic understanding of environmental ‘aspects’ and ‘impacts’ and explain the purpose of an Environmental Management System (EMS).

The knowledge gained in this course will help you to stay in compliance with legislative requirements. It will also explain how you can play your part in improving environmental performance.

How will the course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are fully aware of the role of ISO 14001 in environmental management, you contribute to continual improvement in environmental performance, as well as ensuring that you operate in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.

What standards are referenced in the course?

ISO 14001

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

The course covers the theoretical part of training the hooker and signals. The course will provide you with basic theoretical knowledge about the correct selection, control, use and maintenance of various types of lifting equipment. (Regulations on the performance of work § 10-1 and § 10-2).

The course includes these topics:

• Lifting equipment, words and expressions

• Hooking and center of gravity

• Lifting tables

• Fiber slings

• Chain gear

• Steel rope slings

• Shackles

• Eye bolts and eye nuts

• Signals and signs, load management

• Safety rules

• Exercises

• Final test