LEEA Accredited Lifting Supervisor

This course is suitable for lifting supervisors, crane supervisors, rigging supervisors, experienced riggers and banksmen progressing into supervisory roles, site supervisors, maintenance supervisors, and personnel responsible for overseeing lifting activities. It is also relevant to engineers and HSE professionals involved in lifting operations.

Participants should have:

• Relevant practical experience in lifting, rigging, slinging, or crane operations.
• A working knowledge of common lifting equipment, accessories, and terminology.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to interpret lifting plans, equipment markings, and operating instructions.
• Sufficient understanding of the course language to participate in discussions and assessments.

Previous rigging, slinging, or banksman training is recommended. Final eligibility is subject to the accredited training provider’s entry requirements.

• Lifting Supervision Fundamentals and Safety Responsibilities
  • Introduction to lifting operations and lifting terminology.
  • Roles of the appointed person, lifting supervisor, crane operator, rigger, and banksman.
  • Responsibilities and authority of the lifting supervisor.
  • Overview of relevant legislation, standards, and industry guidance, including LOLER, PUWER, and BS 7121 where applicable.
  • Competence, authorization, and coordination of lifting personnel.
  • Types of lifting operations and common causes of incidents.
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Case study: identifying failures in lifting supervision.
• Lifting Equipment, Accessories, and Load Control
  • Types of cranes and lifting machines.
  • Wire rope slings, chain slings, textile slings, shackles, hooks, and lifting beams.
  • Equipment identification, markings, certification, and working load limits.
  • Pre-use checks, defect recognition, and equipment quarantine.
  • Load weight, dimensions, stability, and centre of gravity.
  • Sling configurations, lifting hitches, and the effects of sling angles.
  • Crane capacity and load chart awareness.
  • Practical exercises in equipment selection and rigging arrangements.
• Lift Plan Implementation and Site Preparation
  • Interpreting approved lifting plans and method statements.
  • Checking the lifting arrangement against the approved plan.
  • Crane positioning, operating radius, and setup considerations.
  • Ground conditions, outrigger support, and access restrictions.
  • Overhead power lines, nearby structures, and simultaneous operations.
  • Weather conditions, wind, visibility, and other environmental hazards.
  • Establishing exclusion zones and controlling access.
  • Reviewing personnel readiness and equipment documentation.
  • Delivering toolbox talks and pre-lift briefings.
  • Workshop: preparing a lifting operation for safe execution.
• Supervising Lift Execution and Assessment
  • Coordinating the lifting team during operations.
  • Agreed hand signals and radio communication protocols.
  • Trial lifts and verification of load balance.
  • Monitoring load movement and maintaining safe clearances.
  • Safe use of tag lines and control of suspended loads.
  • Landing, securing, and releasing loads.
  • Managing changes and referring deviations to the appointed person.
  • Stop-work decisions and emergency response.
  • Post-lift review, reporting, and operational handover.
  • Practical supervision scenarios and course assessment.