LEEA Acredited LOLER and PUWER Seminar course

Target Group

All persons who are involved in or responsible for Lifting operations or equipment.

The seminar is suitable for those who wish to gain a understanding of the Law and their responsibilities.

Aim

This is to give the candidates knowledge of the Legislation relating to Lifting operations and equipment and highlight employer and employee responsibilities and ensure compliance.

Content

• The general requirements of PUWER
• Safe use of Lifting equipment detailed in LOLER
• LOLER Regulation its effect and force of law
• Aproved codes of practice and their relation to the law
• Lifting equipment examination periods as detailed by LOLER
• Definitions and Terminology - What is a "competent" and "responsible " person?
• EC Declaration of conformity and European Harmonised Standards
• Testing and verification of equipment
• Installation of lifting equipment
• Lifting equipment designed for lifting persons

Achievement

Succesfull candidates who pass the theory element are awarded a LEEA acredited certificate.

Duration

Half Day

Ratio

12:1

William Hackett Chains recommends refresher training every 3 years