Description

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The Safe Lifting Operations - Suspended Loads course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely plan, supervise and work in the vicinity of suspended loads in accordance with current health and safety legislation, recognised lifting standards and industry best practice.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical demonstrations and workplace scenarios, delegates will develop the knowledge and confidence required to identify lifting hazards, understand the principles of safe lifting operations, establish safe exclusion zones, communicate effectively during lifting activities and minimise risks associated with suspended loads.

Training is delivered in line with the UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard, ensuring a structured, competence-based programme that combines theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application.

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Who Should Attend?

• Construction and civil engineering operatives.
• Agricultural and estate workers.
• Manufacturing and engineering personnel.
• Plant and machinery operators.
• Banksmen and signallers.
• Supervisors and managers responsible for lifting operations.

• Anyone required to work in the vicinity of suspended loads.

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What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and legal responsibilities.
• Principles of safe lifting operations.
• Hazards associated with suspended loads.
• Roles and responsibilities during lifting operations.
• Risk assessment and lift planning principles.
• Load stability and centre of gravity.
• Establishing exclusion zones and safe working areas.
• Communication methods and signalling.
• Safe positioning of personnel during lifting operations.
• Emergency procedures and incident response.
• Good practice for working around lifting equipment.

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Practical Training

• Identifying hazards associated with suspended loads.
• Applying risk assessment principles to lifting operations.
• Establishing safe exclusion zones.
• Practising effective communication during lifting activities.
• Assessing load stability and safe movement.
• Applying safe working practices through realistic lifting scenarios.

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Assessment

Delegates are assessed throughout the course through instructor questioning, participation in practical exercises and workplace scenarios to confirm their knowledge and understanding. Assessment is conducted against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate, demonstrating that they have successfully achieved the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UKRS Course Standard.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Delegates should possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

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Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and organisational requirements. Training is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical understanding required to safely participate in, supervise or work in the vicinity of lifting operations involving suspended loads.

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