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Lifting & Slinging Course

Aims 

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This course will enhance the existing skills of delegates, in performing tasks involving the lifting and slinging of components and equipment in a safe and correct manner.

Content

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The course will cover the following areas:

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• Selecting and using chains and chain slings

• Selecting and using wire rope slings

• Using 'Safe Working Load' charts

• Slinging and moving loads

• Working with cranes

• Calculating the weights and centres of gravity of loads and taking these factors into account of slinging and moving safely

• Relevant current legislation relating to lifting and slinging and general site and workshop safety standards

• Lifting tackle inspection, maintenance and storage procedures

Duration

1 Day

All Courses​

• IOSH 

Working Safely

Managing Safely

Managing Safely Re-certification

• Basic Accident Investigation (1 Day)

• Accident Investigation (2 Days)

• Railway Awareness

• Site Supervisor Training

• Internal Audit Training

• Introduction To ROGS / Developing & Maintaining Staff Competence

• Risk Assessment Training

• Fire Safety Training

• Emergency First Aid Training

• Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

• CDM Regulations Training

• Asbestos Awareness Training 

• Lone Working

• Abrasive Wheels Safety Training

• Lifting & Slinging Course

• Project Safety Management Training

• Conflict Resolution

• Principles of Manual Handling