LOLER
A poorly planned or incorrectly executed lifting operation can result in serious injury, fatality or significant legal consequences; LOLER places clear duties on employers and operators to prevent that from happening. This IOSH-approved course explains what the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require, how to select the right equipment for the task, how to plan and carry out a safe lift, and what maintenance and inspection obligations apply. Completed entirely online, it supports organisations in working towards LOLER compliance.
• What is LOLER?
The scope and requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, the duties placed on employers, operators and those responsible for lifting equipment, and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Selecting the right equipment
How to identify the correct lifting equipment for a given task, including load ratings, equipment classifications and the factors that determine whether a piece of equipment is suitable for the intended operation.
• Location and setup
How the location and positioning of lifting equipment affects the safety of an operation, including ground conditions, overhead hazards, proximity to other workers and the precautions required before a lift begins.
• Planning lifting operations
The steps required to plan a lifting operation safely, including risk assessment, appointing a competent person, briefing the team and the documentation required to demonstrate compliance with LOLER.
• Maintenance and inspection
The thorough examination and maintenance requirements under LOLER, how often equipment must be inspected, who is competent to carry out inspections and what records must be kept.
• Assessment
Online knowledge checks completed throughout the course.
Online e-learning course delivered with interactive content, practical examples and step-by-step guidance on lifting operations and LOLER compliance. Allows completion at the learner's own pace.
Employees and supervisors involved in lifting operations or responsible for the safe use, inspection or maintenance of lifting equipment in the workplace.
No prerequisites required.