NPORS Appointed Person

COURSE CONTENT:

• To have a basic understanding of the relevant regulations including LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and BS 7121
• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Appointed Person
• Explain the duties and responsibilities of: Crane / Lift Supervisor, Crane operator,
• Slinger/Signaller, Crane erector and Maintenance personnel
• Demonstrate and explain how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation including legislation, regulations, codes of practice that relate to all lifting operations and duties
• Explain and identify the different requirements to be followed for the lifting of persons, a basic lift, standard lift, complex lift and additional requirements for lifting from height
• Explain the notification process and the requirements for reporting procedures to
• Authorities, Utility bodies, and any other parties if affected by the lifting operation
• Identify different types of Cranes, their capabilities and limitations for lifting
• Explain the maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and all accessories
• Explain setting up, erection, leveling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
• Explain and demonstrate how to calculate point loadings and outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes
• Explain the function and use of the RCI, LMI and anti-collision systems and utilise the information provided
• Demonstrate and explain the selection of the correct cranes for specified lifts including all accessories, ensuring correct duties charts, range diagrams and specification sheets
• List and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories and explain their applications
• Explain and demonstrate different slinging techniques, calculating sling sizes and angles, balanced and unbalanced, centers of gravity and loose loads etc
• Identify weights and centres of gravity for various types of loads and specify appropriate lifting accessories for various types of load
• Demonstrate and Illustrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes and state
• Explain the importance of completing a reflective report on a lifting operation
• Identify and demonstrate how to and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations identifying any proximity/underground hazards from supplied plans and drawings
• Identify and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations identifying safe access and egress before, during and after any lifting operation
• Explain and identify the requirements for safe site access and egress for different types of lifting equipment
• Demonstrate how to construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans with information supplied
• Prepare and explain lift plan information to all personnel involved in lifting operations
• Specify and explain the positioning of the crane and load, identifying limiting factors and immovable obstructions that must be considered
• Identify and explain how environmental factors outside the lift zone but within the surrounding area can effect planned lifting operations and the possible outcome