Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

Course Description

This short course provides you with an introduction to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, otherwise known as LOLER.

The course starts by explaining the purpose of LOLER, before setting out what is meant by a lifting operation. It then provides some examples of equipment covered by the legislation.

Next, it explores why lifting equipment safety is so important, detailing the types of injuries that machinery can cause.

Moving on, the course covers the equipment maintenance requirements that must be complied with by law. It provides a detailed explanation as to what is meant by ‘thorough examination’ under LOLER, then looks at lifting equipment markings and the safe working load.

It finishes by covering what the regulations require of your organisation when it comes to the protection of young persons.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by LOLER and what equipment is covered by LOLER.
• Develop an understanding of lifting equipment safety.
• Understand the importance of maintenance of equipment and lifting equipment markings.
• Understand the requirements LOLER requires when it comes to the protection of young persons.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at those in any industry who are responsible for the use of lifting equipment. This could include site supervisors or managers.

Advantages

Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from lifting operations and lifting equipment.

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

For those needing further safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working Safely, and PPE should be completed alongside this one.

For supervisors who want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.

Course Modules

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration

28 minutes (This estimate is based on the total video content duration and does not account for loading times or time taken to answer questions).