NPORS Crane/Lift Supervisor Course
The aim of this course is to provide the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and highlight the responsibilities of the crane/lift supervisor.
At the end of course delegates will be able to:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications functions
- Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
- Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes
- Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
- Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided
- Explain the setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
- Set up an exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards
- Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios
- Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories
- Explain the procedures required to ensure load balance and integrity
- Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication
- Explain all environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation
- Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures