Aims:

To teach the users the criteria for Lifting Equipment (Accessories) Inspection.

OBJECTIVE: On completion of the course, the delegates will know:

a) The methods of Inspection of Lifting Equipment
b) The rejection criteria for Lifting Equipment Inspection
c) The relationship between Proof Load and Safe Working Load
d) The requirements of Test Certificates and Registers

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Course Content:

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course, the delegates will know:
• Their statutory duties under the Health, Safety & Welfare at Work 2005 Act.
• The methods of inspection of lifting equipment.
• The rejection criteria for lifting equipment inspection.
• The relationship between proof load and safe working load.
• The requirements of test certificates and registers.

Course Content:
Statutory Requirements:
• The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work 2005 Act.
• Section 8-12, general duties of employers.
• Section 13, 14, general duties of employees.
• Powers of the Health & Safety Authority.
• The provision and use of work equipment regulations.
• General Applications Regulations SI299 of 2007.
• British Standard Specification & EU Standard Specifications.

Materials:
• Identification of materials and quality marks.
• Stress strain elongation and permanent set in lifting equipment.

Lifting Equipment Examination:
• Chain – wear, stretch and corrosion.
• Wire rope – wear, stretch, corrosion, broken wires.
• Fibre ropes.
• Eyebolts and shackles.
• Hooks and rings.
• Chain sling assembly.
• Manual chain blocks.
• Lever hoists.
• Jacks: deframation, wear.

Visual Inspection:
• Chain blocks – lever hoists – tifors.

Methods of Testing:
• Proof load testing.
• Determining safe working load.
• Factors of safety.
• Destructive and non-destructive testing.
• The role of the competent person.

Reporting Procedures:
• Lifting equipment registers
• Test certificates
• Course summary and close.

Learning Outcomes:
• Identify defective portable lifting equipment.
• An understanding of the rejection criteria of defective portable lifting equipment.
• Have an understanding of damaged equipment registers.
• Have an understanding of the certification that should be with lifting equipment.
• Their role and responsibilities as a competent person in accordance with legislation.
• Planned maintenance of portable lifting equipment in accordance with legislation.
• Completed a theory and practical assessment.

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Course Duration

3 days

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Number of Delegates

8

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Certification

Delegates will receive a Certificate from Lloyds British which is valid for 3 years