SafeUse of Hoist - Half Day (LETI 25)

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

Duration:
Half a 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:

• select appropriate lifting tackle and attach and detach it correctly and safely
• direct the actions of a hoist 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 a hoist in a safe and proper manner
• plan work in consultation with others
  

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

• the duties and responsibilities, as required by statue, of a slinger, signaller and hoist operator
  
• the effects of load movement on the stability of a hoist
  
• potential hazards associated with hoist operation and how to overcome them
  
• the preferred code of signals
  
• operator problems of hoist control
  
• the factors to consider when planning a lift
  
• hoist safety devices
  
• the safe use of a hoist
• the maximum safe working load
  

Training methods:
there is a maximum of 4 delegates per course
50% practical
50% classroom

Three easy ways to book your course:

1. Click here to complete the booking 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