APPOINTED PERSON FOR LIFTING OPERATION

This course provides comprehensive training for individuals appointed as the Appointed Person for lifting operations. It is designed for lifting supervisors, crane operators, and safety professionals responsible for planning and supervising lifting operations. The program covers the principles of lifting operations, including load calculations, rigging, equipment selection, and risk assessment. Participants will learn how to develop lift plans, conduct pre-lift meetings, and supervise lifting operations safely. Reference is made throughout to LOLER, ISM Code, SOLAS, COSWP, ISO 9927 and ISO 4309, together with their practical application to appointed person for lifting operation. Participants will practise how to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Appointed Person, develop comprehensive lift plans, calculate loads and select appropriate rigging equipment, conduct risk assessments for lifting operations and supervise lifting operations safely and effectively. It prepares lifting supervisors, crane operators, and safety professionals to plan and supervise lifting operations safely.

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Appointed Person.
• Develop comprehensive lift plans.
• Calculate loads and select appropriate rigging equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments for lifting operations.
• Supervise lifting operations safely and effectively.

LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), ISM Code (safety procedures for lifting operations), SOLAS (cargo handling safety), COSWP (Code of Safe Working Practices – lifting operations), ISO 9927 (Cranes – Inspections), ISO 4309 (Cranes – Wire ropes), ILO Convention 152 (Occupational Safety and Health in Dock Work), Classification Society rules (IACS).