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Training

Specialist Crane Hire recognises the need for effective training of personnel for safety and productivity reasons. Not only do they train their own employees to industry recognised standards but are also able to offer these services to other companies. The courses have been delivered to a wide range of industries including Chemical, Construction, Leisure, Engineering and Utilities.

Courses are tailored for specific industries and companies and include:

Legal and Professional Requirements

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

Management of Lifting Operations

Appointed Persons (BS7121)
Crane Supervisors (Lifting Operations)

Safe Use of Lifting Equipment

Slinging and Signalling
Slinger/Banksman
Basic Slinging, Safe Use of Equipment
In-Service Inspection

Mobile Lifting Equipment and Elevating Work Platforms

Fork Lift Trucks
Mobile Crane Driver
Scissor Lift – IPAF
Self Propelled Boom – IPAF
Safe Use of Mobile Tower Scaffold – PASMA

Working at Heights

Height Awareness and Inspection of Harnesses
Safe Use of Ladders

Others

Safe Use of Abrasive wheels
Manual Handling
Avoidance of Damage to Underground Services
National Vocational Qualifications

Courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive knowledge and practical experience of their chosen specialism. Knowledge is imparted to participants and practical skills obtained by means of simulation methods and practical demonstrations. Special care is taken to mix formal tuition with practical exercises.

Extensive use is made of lifting equipment and loads to ensure relevance and all trainees are assessed at the end of each course.

Courses can be tailored for individuals or companies and can be delivered on site at the customer premises if required.