• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ACOPS, PUWER & LOLER

• Operative Responsibilities and PPE

• Slinging & lifting techniques

• Rated capacity and safe working loads

• Hazard and risk assessments

• Controls and crane pre-start checks

• Manoeuvring, Starting/Stopping procedures

• Lifting/lowering and signals

• Load stability and safe handling of loads

• Operational practice with slinging techniques

• Specific work practices

• Operative practical Test

• Theory Test

Course Objectives

• Practical understanding and application of legal requirements

• Selection of correct machine and tooling for job being carried out

• Setup, purpose and adjustment of guards and safety devices including jigs, push-sticks and work holders

• Safe working practices including setting, feeding, taking off and maintenance and keeping a clean work area.