• 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 slinging and lifting operations, 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 operations 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.

• Slingers and Riggers: Those with a career in lifting operations will gain essential knowledge of lifting principles, correct sling selection, and proper rigging techniques, helping them work safely and confidently on site.

• Lifting Equipment Users: Operators looking to improve their understanding of safe slinging methods, appropriate equipment choices, and how sling configurations affect load security will benefit from this course.

• Site Supervisors and Managers: Individuals responsible for managing lifting activities will learn how to oversee safe sling use, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement best practices to reduce risks during lifting operations.

• Health and Safety Officers: Those tasked with conducting risk assessments and enforcing safety standards will develop a clearer understanding of slinging hazards, inspection criteria, and how to promote a culture of safety around lifting equipment.

• Maintenance and Inspection Personnel: Personnel involved in maintaining and inspecting lifting gear will benefit from enhanced knowledge of sling types, safe configurations, and common issues, enabling better support for equipment reliability and safety.

• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant regulations governing overhead crane operations.

• Risk Awareness: Identify and assess potential hazards associated with lifting operations.

• Roles and Responsibilities: Understand the duties and obligations of all personnel involved in lifting operations.

• Equipment Selection: Gain knowledge of different types of lifting equipment and their appropriate applications.

• Pre and Post Use Inspections: Learn how to carry out effective pre and post use checks on lifting equipment.

• Lifting Terminology: Familiarise yourself with key terms and definitions related to lifting equipment.

• Lift Planning: Acquire a basic understanding of the contents of a lift plan and risk assessment.

• Hand Signals: Review standard hand signals used to communicate during lifting operations.

• Sling Configuration: Learn various safe sling techniques for different lifting scenarios.

• Load Considerations: Understand special considerations when lifting different loads, including the lifting of persons.

• Load Weight Calculations: Learn how to accurately estimate the weight of loads.

• Centre of Gravity Calculations: Understand how to calculate the centre of gravity for a lifting operation

• Rigging: Understand proper techniques for securing loads safely.

• Rigging Calculations: Understand marking of SWL, mode factors, sling leg length and angle calculations.

• Safe Lifting: Gain knowledge of essential rules and factors to ensure safe lifting practices.

• Load Types: Identify and differentiate between various types of loads.

• LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• BS7121 - Code of Practice for the Safe use of Cranes

• 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

• HSAW - Application Outside Great Britain

Legislation and Responsibilities:

• Overview of key UK regulations including LOLER, PUWER, and the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)

• Roles and legal responsibilities of the slinger/signaller

• The importance of effective communication within lifting teams

Lifting Equipment Fundamentals:

• Identification and use of common lifting accessories: chains, slings, shackles, eyebolts, etc.

• Safe selection and application of lifting equipment

• Conducting pre-use inspections and recognising defects

• Understanding equipment markings, certification, and traceability

Load Handling Techniques:

• Application of slinging methods: choke, basket, and direct

• Estimating load weight and identifying the centre of gravity

• Correct techniques for attaching and detaching loads

• Use of taglines and maintaining load stability

• Considerations for securing and balancing loads safely

Signalling and Communication:

• Standard hand signals and radio communication protocols

• Role and responsibilities of the signaller during crane operations

• Establishing and maintaining clear communication with crane operators

Practical Skills Development:

• Hands-on slinging and signalling exercises

• Delivering accurate and effective hand signals

• Safely preparing, lifting, and landing loads

• Practical assessment to verify operational competence

Risk Assessment and Safety Procedures:

• Identifying hazards and implementing control measures

• Conducting dynamic risk assessments on-site

• Site-specific safety procedures and establishing exclusion zones

Assessment and Certification:

• Written or multiple-choice theory examination

• Practical assessment of slinging and signalling proficiency

• LEEA-accredited certification awarded upon successful completion

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.

Additionally, each course participant must complete a practical assessment of a lifting operation.

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

Contact Hours Inclusive of Breaks: 14

Total Days: 2

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 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.