Safety Awareness

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a 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 purposes

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 types of lifting equipment and lifts

Set up 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 to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation

Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the trainee operator will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of plant machinery / equipment, the dangers of working in construction, their responsibilities as a supervisor, selection of work equipment, procedures in order to work safely within the environment

Have a basic understanding of a supervisor responsibilities and relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including relevant risk assessments method statement and traffic management systems

Be able to supervise the work safely and identify various hazards including dangers of working in construction and emergency rescue procedures

Have an underpinning knowledge of the manufacturer's manual/handbook for the equipment

Be able to check certification for equipment and accessories including PPE

Correctly risk assess the task and implement a safe system of work, prepare a step by step method statement including selection of equipment to be used

Allocate team roles and responsibilities through a toolbox talk / safety briefing

Oversee task ensuring the team safely follows the step by step safe system of work

Liaise with management and operators

Deliver a debrief meeting with the team and discuss any lesson learned during specific task

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the trainee operator will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of working at height equipment, the dangers of working at height, their responsibilities as a supervisor, selection of work equipment, procedures in order to work safely within the environment

Have a basic understanding of a supervisor responsibilities and relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including relevant risk assessments method statement and traffic management systems

Be able to supervise the work safely and identify various hazards including dangers of working at height and emergency rescue procedures

Have an underpinning knowledge of the manufacturer's manual/handbook for the equipment

Be able to check certification for equipment and accessories including PPE

Correctly risk assess the task and implement a safe system of work, prepare a step by step method statement including selection of equipment to be used

Allocate team roles and responsibilities through a toolbox talk / safety briefing

Oversee task ensuring the team safely follows the step by step safe system of work

Liaise with management and operators

Deliver a debrief meeting with the team and discuss any lesson learned during specific task