Crane / Lift Supervisor (N405)

Course Details

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• To have a basic understanding of the relevant regulations including LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and BS 7121
• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a crane / lift supervisor
• Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and functions
• Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
• Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided
• Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards
• Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios
• Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity
• Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication
• Explain all Environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation
• Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures