Crane Appointed Person
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the underpinning knowledge of Lifting Operations in order for them to understand the role and responsibility of the Appointed Person in lifting operations (APLO). On successful completion of the course candidates will be able prepare and implement safe systems of work for lifting operations including writing risk assessments and method statements.
Description
Topics covered:
• Legislation ‐ LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
• Codes of practice ‐ BS7121 part 1 and BS712 part 3
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
• Crane appreciation ‐ crane types, capabilities and limitations
• Duty charts
• Crane terminology
• Site access and egress
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Crane stability/ground conditions
• Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI’s) and Safe Load Indicators (SLI
• Working Load Limits (WLL) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Selection of lifting accessories and pre-use inspection
• Types of accessories and safe use
• Mode factors for accessories • Down rating of accessories
• Sling angles
• Methods of Communications
• Planning a lifting operation Assessment
• Test on law, codes of practice, duty charts, mode factors
• Writing a risk assessment (End test)
• Writing a method statement (End test)
• Practical Lifting (Crane and Loads required)