Safe Lifting Operations Overview
The Manhole Watcher Training Course is a comprehensive one-day program designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work as a Manhole Watcher or Top Man. The course covers essential procedures for confined spaces, including manholes, shafts, chambers, excavations, duct systems, and tanks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting workplace safety.
AIMS / OBJECTIVES
Participants will learn:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in lifting operations.
- Identify hazards associated with lifting activities and learn control measures to mitigate risks.
- Gain knowledge of inspection methods for lifting gear and appliances.
- Learn to implement safe lifting techniques using the 7 Steps of Safe Lifting.
- Ensure operational safety and compliance with local lifting operation regulations.
- Introduction to Safe Lifting Operations
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities of Employers
- Responsibilities of Employees
- Duties of Riggers and Crane Operators
- Hazard Identification and Risk Control Measures
- Common Causes of Accidents in Lifting Operations
- Terms and Definitions Related to Lifting
- Safe Actions and Conditions for Lifting
- Emergency Shutdown Procedures
- Lifting and Load Control Techniques
- Proper Use of Hand Signals for Lifting Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Lifting Activities
- Practical Exercises:
- Safe Lifting of Loads
- Safe Landing of Loads
- 7 Steps of Safe Lifting:
- Step-by-step guide to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations.
- Line Managers
- Supervisors
- Riggers
- Crane Operators
- Individuals involved in lifting activities using cranes or other lifting equipment.
The course utilizes a combination of Facilitator-led presentations, Group discussions, Skill-building exercises, Practical role-playing activities.
1 Day
Participants will complete both practical and theoretical assessments to demonstrate their understanding of:
- Competence in identifying and mitigating hazards during lifting operations.
- Proper inspection and safe use of lifting gear and equipment.
- Application of safe lifting techniques to reduce workplace risks.
Contact
- Office No. 11 Floor No. 8, Varsal Business Center, Al Masraf Building, Rigga, Dubai, UAE
- +971 58 160 4617
- info@zentristraining.com
Brochures
View our course outline prospectus of brochure for an easy to read outline on all of the course offer.