• Ensure LOLER Compliance: Meet the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) by ensuring all lifting operations are carried out safely and that equipment is fit for use.

• Ensure PUWER Compliance: Comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) by ensuring all work equipment is suitable for its intended purpose, properly maintained, and inspected regularly to prevent risk.

• Demonstrate Competence: Acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to support competency in conducting pre-use inspections, in accordance with legal requirements.

• Promote a Safer Workplace: Support your legal duty as an employer by implementing safe systems of work and ensuring that personnel involved with lifting equipment are properly trained and qualified.

• LEEA Accredited Certification: Completing LEEA Accredited training demonstrates your company's dedication to safety, quality, and professionalism in the lifting industry.

• Lifting Engineers: Gain a clear understanding of the requirements and procedures for conducting pre use inspections in line with UK legislation.

• Container Handlers: Learn how to identify risks and defects, and carry out effective pre-use inspections to ensure equipment safety.

• Site Managers: Enhance awareness of legal responsibilities, safety obligations, and risk management related to lifting operations on site.

• Procurement Personnel: Develop knowledge of the different types cargo carrying units to support informed and compliant purchasing decisions.

• Sales Professionals: Improve understanding of cargo carrying units, and key benefits to better support client needs and sales conversations.

• Demonstrate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations governing cargo carrying units.

• Understand Key Responsibilities: Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the pre use examination of cargo carrying units.

• Recognise Cargo Carrying Unit Types: Develop knowledge of various types of cargo carrying units.

• Apply Correct Terminology: Accurately interpret and use terminology and definitions associated with cargo carrying units and inspections.

• Understand Safe Lifting Practices: Understand the control measures established by legislation to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of cargo carrying units.

• Conduct Pre-Use Inspections: Perform effective pre-use inspections to identify obvious defects or issues before operation.

• Identify Defects: Recognise common defects in cargo carrying units.

• Inspection and Testing Methods: Understand the inspection and testing techniques used for cargo carrying units.

• LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Health and Safety at work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

• DNV 2.7-1: Det Norske Veritas Standard 2.7-1 — Offshore Containers

• BS EN 12079: British Standard European Norm 12079 — Offshore Containers

• ISO 10855: International Organization for Standardization 10855 — Offshore Containers and Associated Lifting Sets

• Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations

• Approved Codes of Practice

• British and International Standards

• Harmonised European Standards

• HSE Guidance

Criteria Covered

• Structural integrity

• Doors and fixings

• Wire Rope Slings

• Shackles

• Marking

• Proof Load

• Non-Destructive Testing

• Risks

Course Content

• To view the full course content please download the Course Information Sheet.

Each participant must pass a theory assessment to demonstrate a solid understanding of the course content.

They must also successfully carry out a pre use inspection of a cargo carrying unit and complete a checklist based on their findings.

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Contact Hours Inclusive of Breaks: 4

Total Days: 0.5

Timing: Courses can be scheduled for 9am - 1pm or 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Arrival Time: Course participants should arrive at 8.45am prompt.

Please ensure you wear safety boots when attending this training course.

For those attending training at the Certex Training Academy, all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own PPE if you prefer.

If the training is being conducted at your company's site, please consult your employer regarding the specific PPE requirements in accordance with your company's site safety policy.

For a detailed list of PPE used during this training, please download the Course Information Sheet.

Location: Certex Training Academy

• Minimum: 1

• Maximum: 8

Location: Customer site

• Minimum: 6 (Less people may attend but this is the minimum number of people we charge for to attend your own company premises).

• Maximum: 8

LEEA Accredited: Three Years

ID

Each participant is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the participant being unable to participate.

Acceptable Forms of ID:

• Photo Driving Licence

• Passport

PPE

Please attend this training course wearing safety boots.

All other PPE will be provided however you are welcome to bring your own if preferred.

If the training is being conducted at your company's site, please consult your employer regarding the specific PPE requirements in accordance with your company's site safety policy.