Basic Slinging & Safe Use of
Lifting Equipment (LETI 09)

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

Duration:
1 day including safety awareness and achievement test.

Aims:
To give training and assessment towards the LGH Training Certificates of Training achievement and provide 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 of the relevant legislation
• select appropriate lifting accessories and attach/detach to a load in a safe and proper manner
• state the correct and incorrect uses and basic maintenance requirements of various items of lifting equipment
• rig, inspect, manage, handle and store lifting equipment using recommended practice
• establish the weight, centre of gravity, balance and dimensions of regular loads

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 lifting equipment operative
• the effects of load movement on the stability of an appliance
• the methods of establishing weights, centre of gravity, balance and dimensions of loads
• the standard codes of signals
• how to move regular loads in a safe and proper manner
• the correct and incorrect operation of specific lifting equipment
• training requirements
• the factors to consider when planning to lift a regular shaped load

Training methods:
there is a maximum of 6 delegates 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