Lifting Equipment Training

Lesson 1 • Personal Protective Equipment for Lifting

Specifies PPE selection, fit, and maintenance for lifting environments. Reinforces that PPE is the last line of defence after engineering controls.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory and Standards Framework

Covers compulsory compliance obligations, industry standards bodies, and employer duties. Connects legal accountability to daily operational decisions.

Lesson 3 • Worksite Safety Culture and Communication

Establishes how safety culture, toolbox talks, and clear communication reduce incidents. Links behavioural principles to equipment-specific risk reduction.

Lesson 4 • Overview of Lifting Equipment Types

Introduces cranes, hoists, forklifts, slings, and rigging hardware. Builds vocabulary essential for all subsequent technical sections.

Lesson 1 • Understanding Load Weight and Mass

Differentiates mass, weight, and load distribution concepts. Accurate weight knowledge is the prerequisite for every subsequent calculation in this section.

Lesson 2 • Reading and Applying Load Charts

Teaches interpretation of crane and hoist load charts for safe working loads. Connects rated capacity data to real lift planning decisions.

Lesson 3 • Safety Factors and Derating Principles

Defines design safety factors and conditions requiring capacity derating. Prepares operators to apply conservative margins in non-standard lift conditions.

Lesson 4 • Calculating Sling and Rigging Loads

Applies trigonometry to determine sling tension at various angles. Ensures rigging hardware is never selected without accounting for angle-induced overload.

Lesson 1 • Shackles, Hooks, and Connecting Hardware

Details rated capacities, pin security, and correct orientation of connecting hardware. Misuse of shackles and hooks is a leading cause of rigging failures.

Lesson 2 • Chain and Synthetic Slings

Compares alloy chain and synthetic web or round slings for different load types. Reinforces that sling selection depends on load shape, temperature, and chemical exposure.

Lesson 3 • Wire Rope Slings: Selection and Use

Covers wire rope construction, grades, and configuration options for lifting. Establishes selection criteria applied throughout the rigging inspection sections.

Lesson 4 • Remove-From-Service Criteria

Defines specific defect thresholds that mandate immediate removal of hardware. Ensures operators apply objective criteria rather than subjective judgement.

Lesson 1 • Crane Structural Components

Identifies boom, jib, mast, counterweight, and undercarriage components and their functions. Component knowledge is prerequisite for pre-operation inspection and fault recognition.

Lesson 2 • Crane Controls and Safety Devices

Explains control systems, limit switches, load moment indicators, and anti-two-block devices. Operators must understand safety device function before any operational practice.

Lesson 3 • Basic Crane Operation Techniques

Introduces controlled lift, travel, and set-down sequences for standard crane operations. Builds foundational technique required before advanced lift planning in later sections.

Lesson 4 • Pre-Operation Inspection Routine

Establishes a structured daily inspection checklist for crane systems and components. Connects inspection findings to go/no-go decisions before each shift.

Lesson 1 • Forklift Stability and the Stability Triangle

Explains the stability triangle, load centre, and tipping conditions for counterbalanced forklifts. Stability principles underpin every load handling decision in this section.

Lesson 2 • Forklift Pre-Operation Checks

Covers daily walkaround inspection covering tyres, forks, mast, hydraulics, and controls. Systematic checks prevent mechanical failures that cause the majority of forklift incidents.

Lesson 3 • Telehandler Attachments and Operation

Covers telehandler-specific load charts, boom extension effects, and attachment changes. Extends forklift stability principles to variable-reach machines with multiple attachments.

Lesson 4 • Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Management

Establishes segregation rules, speed limits, and communication protocols between operators and pedestrians. Pedestrian contact is the most severe forklift incident category.

Lesson 1 • Banksman Positioning and Movement

Defines safe positioning zones, movement rules, and visibility requirements for banksmen. Correct positioning ensures the banksman can guide the load without entering the danger zone.

Lesson 2 • Standard Hand Signal Systems

Teaches the complete set of industry-standard hand signals for crane and hoist operations. Consistent signals eliminate ambiguity between operators and signal persons.

Lesson 3 • Tag Line Use and Load Control

Covers tag line attachment, length, and technique for controlling load swing and rotation. Tag lines are the primary tool for preventing uncontrolled load movement during travel.

Lesson 4 • Radio Communication Protocols

Establishes radio check procedures, channel discipline, and clear message formats for lifting operations. Radio protocols supplement hand signals when line of sight is unavailable.

Lesson 1 • Lift Plan Documentation

Teaches the structure and content of a compliant lift plan including diagrams, calculations, and approvals. Documentation provides the legal and operational record for every planned lift.

Lesson 2 • Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations

Applies hazard identification, likelihood-consequence scoring, and control hierarchy to lifting tasks. Risk assessment outputs feed directly into the lift plan control measures.

Lesson 3 • Toolbox Talk and Pre-Lift Briefing

Structures the pre-lift briefing to confirm crew roles, emergency procedures, and abort criteria. Effective briefings are the final verification step before lift execution.

Lesson 4 • Classifying Lifts by Complexity

Defines routine, complex, and critical lift categories with corresponding planning requirements. Classification determines the level of documentation and supervision required.

Lesson 1 • Lifting in Confined and Restricted Spaces

Adapts lift planning for overhead restrictions, limited swing radius, and poor access conditions. Confined space lifts require modified rigging and enhanced banksman coverage.

Lesson 2 • Picks and Carries with Mobile Cranes

Addresses capacity derating, travel path preparation, and speed limits for pick-and-carry operations. Travelling with a suspended load dramatically reduces rated capacity.

Lesson 3 • Adverse Weather Operations and Suspension

Defines wind speed limits, visibility thresholds, and suspension criteria for adverse weather. Operators must recognise when conditions require immediate lift suspension.

Lesson 4 • Tandem and Multi-Crane Lifts

Covers load sharing calculations, lead crane designation, and synchronized movement for tandem lifts. Tandem operations multiply risk and require a dedicated lift director.