■ Introduction – All legislation appropriate to conducting lifting activities – Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, LOLER 1998, PUWER and LEEA code of practice.
■ Planning of a lifting operation including assessing the load, correct equipment selection and assessing the environment.
■ Safe and correct use of common lifting accessories (slings, shackles, chain slings, wire rope slings, plate clamps, eyebolts and hooks).
■ Pre-use inspection of common lifting accessories.
■ Assessment of loads incorporating weight, centre of gravity and safety hazards.

■ Practical pre-use inspection of equipment.
■ Practical selection and use of suitable common lifting accessories (slings, shackles, chain slings, wire rope slings, plate clamps, eyebolts and hooks).
■ Personal safety whilst lifting.
■ Potential misuse of equipment.
■ Completing a lifting plan.

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

• Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations) 
• A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
• We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies