The aim and objectives of the NPORs Training Programme is to provide the delegate with knowledge of the rigging principles, general hazards and risks of rigging and lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan.
Assessment Content:
- Legislation: LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA.
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations.
- Chain Block, Chain Lever, Tirfor, capabilities and limitations.
- Lifting accessories
- Documentation and certification for lifting accessories.
- Sling Angles.
- Slinging techniques.
- Down rating of accessories.
- Communications.
- Establishing load weight and centre of gravity
- Fleeting Runs and Proximity hazards
- Selecting lifting accessories.
- Attaching accessories to different loads
- Assemble fleeting runs for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads
Practical assessment – leading and assisting in two lifting operations which will be conducted on JB Training and Lifting Solutions, state-of-the-art rigging frame within the Rigging and Lifting center.