Training
It is every employer's duty, by law, to ensure his/her employees are adequately trained to carry out their role safely. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that the employer's duty to employees is to:
- 2(2C) Provide information, instruction, training and supervision.
- 2(2D) Provide and maintain a safe place of work - under his/her control without risk to health - including access and egress.
Overhead cranes, hoists and vacuum lifters are useful pieces of equipment but dangerous if not used correctly. An accident is the most obvious sign of a lift gone wrong. Most accidents occur because safety methods are not enforced or practiced. Investigation has often shown that most accidents are caused by basic errors that are made prior to lifting. The solution to reducing/avoiding accidents is to educate and train personnel to recognize and avoid hazards. Our operator training courses are designed for the participants to learn safe operating procedures and daily inspection, which together form a consistent approach to crane safety.
Granada training courses are customised to meet your company's requirements and carried out on your site in the environment they will be used. The working knowledge participants acquire from this course will greatly reduce downtime and possible serious injury to personnel caused by improper crane operation.
Each training session lasts for one full day and up to six employees can be trained in each session. Each session consists of the teaching of associated theoretical knowledge through lectures and visual presentations, practical training by means of instructor demonstration and operator participation and finishing with a short written test. Upon completion, each successful participant will receive a nationally accredited certificate.
During the day the instructor will cover the following basic components:
- Introduction and a brief outline of the days activities.
- The law and applicable codes of practice supported by guidance notes from the HSE.
- Identification and selection of lifting tackle.
- Operator's inspection of lifting tackle prior to use.
- Safe slinging techniques.
- Weight and lifting point assessment.
- Overhead crane operation signals as per Health & Safety Regulations 1996.
- Crane inspection procedure prior to use.
- Crane driving including safe use of the crane and handling of basic loads.
To discuss your company's requirements please contact us.
