Rigging Loft Controller & Examiner Training
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide participants with a better knowledge and understanding of the legal and practical requirements in running an operational rigging loft, from controlling the issue and receiving of rigging loft equipment to carrying out pre-use inspections and the disposal and quarantine of unfit for use equipment.
Target Audience:
Rigging loft controllers, their assistants and any other personnel involved with the day to day running and operation of a rigging loft.
Course Duration: 3 days
At the end of the course, participants will be;
- Familiar with the various lifting equipment usually found in a Rigging Loft, the way the equipment must be stored and issued (Tee card system).
- Able to know the Inspections that must be carried out before the equipment is used, and how the equipment must be inspected and returned to the Rigging Loft after use.
- Know various examples of equipment damaged through incorrect usage.
- Able to inspect wire rope and webbing slings.
Certification:
At the end of the course successful participants will receive a LEEA accredited certificate.
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COURSE CONTENT
THEORETICAL CONTENT
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974;
- S.I. 2307 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment;
- Regulations 1998;
- Codes of Practice;
- HSE Guidance Notes;
- British Standards;
- MHSWR Risk Assessment Process;
- Other supporting legislation and standards.
- Awareness of and better understanding of the main working operations of a rigging loft.
- Working knowledge of quarantine procedures
PRACTICAL CONTENT
- Portable Lifting Gear Examination Procedures:
- Signing out and inspecting safe for use of various equipment.
- Inspection of Lifting Equipment:
- Inspect various equipment in rigging loft