1. NExT
  2. Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
  3. Mechanical Lifting Level 1

Mechanical Lifting Level 1

Level: Awareness | Type: Classroom | Discipline: Health and Safety

Course Objective:

  • To be able to safely work in areas where mechanical lifting operations are being performed.
  • Understand the key requirements of the Mechanical Lifting Standard.
  • Raise awareness of mechanical lifting hazards.
    • Provide sufficient information for personnel to know when to intervene and STOP the job.
  • Outline the standard approach to managing mechanical lifting operations.
    • Fundamental Controls
    • Risk Based Controls
When required:
  • Before exposure to any activity that involves mechanical lifting (such as crane, or forklift operations)
  • This training is for all personnel involved in or exposed to mechanical lifting operations
Content:
  • Mechanical Lifting Standard overview and requirements
  • Lifting equipment
  • Lifting and Slinging Practices
  • Hands-safe/Hands-free Lifting
  • Safe positioning and barriers
  • Hand Signals
  • Man Riding and Personnel Transfers

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  • Mechanical Lifting Standard overview and requirements
  • Responsibilities
  • Key Roles
    • Banksman/ Slinger/ Signaler
    • Rigger
    • Appliance Operators
    • Person In Charge
  • 10 Questions for a Safe Lift
  • Risk-Based Approach
  • Fundamental Controls
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Lifting Appliances
    • Mobile Crane
    • Overhead Travelling and Gantry Crane
    • Forklift and Mobile Earth Moving Equipment
    • Gin Pole Truck
    • Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
    • Utility winches
    • Manual Chain and Lever Hoists
  • Lifting Accessories
    • Slings
      • Wire Rope
      • Chain
      • Webbing
    • Shackles
    • Eye Bolts
    • Hooks
    • Spreader and lifting beams
  • Inspection Lifting Accessories
  • Lifting and Slinging
  • Load Control
  • Effects of Angles
  • Sling Protection During Use
  • Lifting and Slinging Practices
  • Hands safe/Hands-free Lifting
  • Safe positioning and barriers
  • Hand Signals
  • Man Riding and Personnel Transfers

  • Any person working in an area where they may be exposed to mechanical lifting operations.

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