Crane Appointed Person Syllabus

• Introduction to the organisation of lifting operations
• Understand the purpose of legislation, regulations and approved codes of practice
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the lifting operations
• Introduction to different types of lifting equipment applicable to the training course
• Principles of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems relevant to the safe operation
• Pre-operational checks and operator level maintenance – fault reporting procedures
• Employing organisation – Contract options
• Understanding the types of lifting equipment & accessories in common use
• Lifting Equipment & Accessories – checking certification & documentation
• The selection and correct use of appropriate lifting accessories, including methods of slinging, the methods of rating for multi-legged slings
• Competence and training of personnel involved with lifting operations
• Understanding the format of Risk Assessments, Method statements and Lift Plans
• Factors effecting crane siting – crane specification, including the assessment of ground conditions, and the calculation of the distribution of the total load
• Assessing the lifting operation to provide lift planning, method statements and drawings.
• Weather forecasts, measurement of wind speed and determining limiting wind speeds for erection of the crane and lifting operations.
• Down-rating of lifting capacity for multiple lifting or lifting loads with large sail areas
• Importance of communicating and implementing the prescribed lift plan
• Hazards & risks effecting the progress of lifting operations – environmental considerations
• Ensuring instruction and supervision as necessary for the task to be undertaken safely
• Signalling methods, including the recognised code of hand signals
• Briefing of lifting team members in the details of the lift plan
• Review of lift planning and risk assessments