Rope Rigging and Lifting

OBJECTIVES

This training course is designed to empower you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for safe and effective rigging and lifting operations under LOLER guidelines. By blending practical exercises with theory-based learning, you will be fully prepared to handle real-world challenges in industries such as telecoms, stage rigging, and wind turbines.

By the end of this training, participant should be able to:

Learn the Fundamentals: Understand both practical and theoretical aspects of rigging and lifting operations, ensuring compliance with LOLER guidelines.
Plan and Execute Operations: Be able to assess risks, plan, and safely carry out rigging and lifting tasks in various industries like telecoms, stage rigging, and wind turbines.
Master Equipment Use: Develop skills in selecting, using, inspecting, and maintaining the right lifting equipment for different scenarios.
Refine Installation Skills: Enhance your abilities to perform rigging, lifting, and installation tasks for steelwork and antennas up to approximately 2 meters in diameter.
Understand Safety Standards: Gain knowledge of relevant legislation, planning processes, and safe practices, including working at height, to ensure secure and effective operations.

OUTLINES

■ Manual Handling Regulations
■ Lifting Operations – Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
■ Inspection of equipment and record keeping
■ Storage and care of equipment
■ SWL and WLL calculations
■ Estimation of weight to be lifted
■ Slinging techniques
■ Knots used for lifting operations
■ Pulley theory
■ Planning the lifting operation
■ Awareness of RF hazards on site
■ Map reading and compass skills