Plant Safety - Crane Appointed Person
This course aims to train selected personnel in the safe use of cranes, as defined in BS7121 Part 1 1998 to the CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) standard. It covers a range of subjects ranging from the legislation to engineering principles behind crane use, and is ideal for all personnel responsible for selecting and planning the use of cranes.
Description
Overview
Planning and executing the use of cranes can be a tricky business, rich with legislation and engineering points of consideration. In this two-day course, we look at the basic principles of crane use, as well as legislation, best practice, and how to set up and perform a checklist and risk assessment.
Aims and Objectives
This course aims to train responsible personnel in the safe selection and planning of crane use, as defined in BS7121 Part 1 1998 to the CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) standard.
Duration
This is a two-day course
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners are expected to have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for any personnel responsible for the selection and planning of the use of cranes.
Content
This course contains the following modules:
- The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
- Legislation (LOLER and PUWER)
- Introduction to BS7121
- Engineering Principles of Mobile Cranes (Capacities and Stability)
- Understanding of Crane Parts and Components
- Producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Understanding Crane Duty Charts
- Selecting the Right Crane
- Stability of the Crane and Ground Conditions
- Proximity Hazards
- Berthing plans
- Lifting Gear – Slinging and Signalling Procedures
- Selection, Usage and Storage of Lifting Gear
- Compiling a Site Check List
- Planning and Executing a Lift
- Films: Slinging Safely
- Multi-choice Theoretical Test
Course Benefits
This course will allow all personnel attending to be able to ensure that lifting operations are properly planned and executed, and that the correct selection of cranes and lifting equipment has taken place, in accordance with the BS7121 Part 1 1998, to the CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) standard.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance, which is valid for five years.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners are expected to have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.