Rigging, Slings and Crane Lifts - UK
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In Rigging, Slings and Crane Lifts, you will learn about safe lifting and rigging practices including planning a lift, proper rigging techniques, center of gravity, rigging hardware, safe working load, types of cranes, and hand signals. In addition, you will learn about the types of slings, hitches and chain hoists including slings and sling angles, hitches and slings, multiple leg hitches, sling storage and handling, and chain hoists. It is designed to help you meet the requirements of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Target Audience
Operators, technicians, and other professionals who require knowledge to operate and maintain facilities safely and effectively.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Outline the required steps when planning a lift.
- Describe proper rigging techniques.
- Indicate how to find the center of gravity for safe rigging.
- Define lifting capacity and safe working load.
- Specify criteria for safe personnel transfers.
- Compare overhead and mobile cranes.
- List standard hand signals used to communicate with a crane operator.
- Explain basic training requirements for rigging and slings.
- Identify the different types of hitches.
- Compare types of lifting beams.
- Describe the different types of and uses for multiple leg hitches.
- Outline applications for chain hoists.
- Differentiate the types of rigging hardware used for safe rigging and slings.
- Explain the proper means of handling and storing slings.
- Describe how to calculate simple load weight.
- Specify how to inspect and select proper slings and sling angles for safe rigging.
- Understand sling load ratings and certifications.
