Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Have a managerial understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry & their roles & responsibilities for rigging & fleeting loads tasks.
- Understand the manufacturers handbooks or guides for the equipment and be aware of relevant legislation like P.U.W.E.R, L.O.L.E.R, working at height, manual handling, and risk assessments.
- Calculate weights and ensure load weight accuracy while ensuring all CoGs, angles, and tensions are within the manufacturer's guidelines for safe rigging & fleeting of loads.
- Prepare risk assessments for rigging & fleeting loads covering basic, intermediate, and complex categories.
- Check the certification for lifting equipment, appliances, and accessories, and understand common tools, access egress items, and industry-specific definitions.
- Determine lifting equipment for the lift plan, rigging & material lists, and prepare a step-by-step method statement for safe rigging, including pickup points, routes, and laydown areas.
- Allocate team roles and responsibilities for riggers, supervisors & fixed appliance operators for various scenarios.
- Prepare sketches, scaled drawings, or add pictures to lift plans for better understanding and communication within the team.
- Oversee complex rigging tasks, ensuring the team follows the method statement in the lift plan pack.
- Liaise with management and supervisors through meetings, TBTs, PTW meetings, and site visits.
- Participate in debrief meetings and discuss lessons learned.
On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an NPORS card valid for 5 years. After this, a refresher course can be undertaken.
Course Duration:
1 Day
Delegate Numbers:
Max of 6 per course
About NPORS:
NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution, agricultural, ports and marine sectors.
NPORS offers flexibility while maintaining high standards, nationally and internationally, by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.
At C&C Training, NPORS training and assessments can be delivered on-site, providing flexibility and minimal disruption to your working day. If on-site training is not feasible, alternative options are available.
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