• Align with ISO 4309: Ensure inspections of steel wire ropes meet the internationally recognised standards of ISO 4309. This standard provides detailed criteria for assessing rope condition, identifying defects, and determining appropriate discard procedures to maintain safety and legal compliance.

• 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.

• Demonstrate Competence: Acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to support competency in conducting thorough examinations and 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 thorough examinations in line with UK legislation.

• Lifting Equipment Users: 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 of steel wire rope to support informed and compliant purchasing decisions.

• Sales Professionals: Improve understanding of steel wire rope applications, types, and key benefits to better support client needs and sales conversations

• Demonstrate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations governing steel wire rope.

• Understand Key Responsibilities: Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the examination of steel wire rope.

• Recognise Wire Rope Types & Terminations: Develop knowledge of various wire rope types, terminations and applications.

• Apply Correct Terminology: Accurately interpret and use terminology and definitions associated with wire rope and examinations.

• Understand Safe Lifting Practices: Understand the control measures established by legislation to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of steel wire rope.

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

• Carry Out Thorough Examinations: Conduct thorough examinations on steel wire rope in line with current standards and best practices.

• Inspection Tooling: Understand the different types of tooling required to conduct examinations and their proper use.

• Inspection and Testing Methods: Understand the inspection and testing techniques available to form your decisions.

• Identify and Report Defects: Recognise common defects in steel wire rope and follow correct reporting procedures.

• Individual Discard and Combined Effect: Understand how to assess the individual discard criteria and how to combine it for an overall assessment.

• Complete Documentation: Accurately complete reports of thorough examination and any required supporting documentation.

• ISO 4309 - Cranes — Wire ropes — Care and maintenance, inspection and discard

• 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

• Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations

• Approved Codes of Practice

• British and International Standards

• Harmonised European Standards

• HSE Guidance

Rope Types Covered

• This training includes all rope types commonly used on cranes.

Inspection Criteria Covered

• Covers inspection and discard criteria for crane wire ropes, along with best practices for preventative care and maintenance.

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.

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Contact Hours Inclusive of Breaks: 7

Total Days: 1

Course Timing: 9am - 4pm (End times can vary depending on course participant numbers and experience)

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.