Slinging, Signalling And Safe Use Of
Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes (LETI 01)

Who should attend?
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.

Duration:
1 days including safety awareness and achievement test.

Aims:
To give training and assessment towards the achievement of a unit for NVQ and provide certification and proof of training for use at the delegate's place of work.

Content:
At the end of the course the operative should be able to:

• understand the requirements for the relevant legislation
• establish the physical properties of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator
  
• select appropriate lifting tackle and attach and detach it correctly and safely
• direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions, giving clear and unambiguous signals and in such a manner as to ensure the safety of personnel and plant, determine the serviceability of lifting tackle, and maintain and store it correctly
• operate an EOTC in a safe and proper manner

Knowledge:
At the end of the course the operative should have an adequate knowledge of:

• the duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger, signaller and EOTC operator
• the effects of load movement on the stability of a crane
• potential hazards associated with crane operation and how to overcome them
• the effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
  
• methods of establishing weights, centre of gravity and dimensions of loads
  
• the standard code of signals
  
• operator problems of crane control
  
• the factors to consider when planning a lift
  
• crane safety devices
  
• the safe use of an EOTC
• the main components of an EOTC and the pre/post safety checks
• the safe user and inspection of accessories

Training methods:
there is a maximum of 6 trainees per course:
50% practical
50% classroom

Three easy ways to book your course:

1. Click here to complete the enquiry form online
2. fax the completed booking form to 01942 898045
3. telephone 01942 898040 and speak to the course bookings team
   
4. post the completed booking form to:
   LGH Training
   120 Bolton Road
   Atherton
   Manchester
   M46 9YZ