The core objective of a crane & lift supervisor course is to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills to safely plan, manage, and supervise lifting operations in compliance with legislation (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, BS7121). It focuses on supervising crane setups, identifying hazards, selecting lifting equipment, and ensuring site safety.
Objectives
The objective of this training course for delegates is to make the candidates competent enough to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform their job as a crane and lift supervisor.
Essential Components
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as 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 operation.
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 type of lifting equipment and lifts.
Setup 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 of lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation.
Carry out all “out of service” and securing procedures.
Target Population
Experienced slinger / signaller (rigger / banksman), crane and lifting supervisor, experienced crane operators, safety officers, safety managers, individuals looking forward to becoming an NPORS certified
