LOLER: Essential Guidelines for Safe Lifting Operations

This course offers a foundational understanding of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, also known as LOLER, highlighting its significance, scope, key requirements, and the various roles and responsibilities associated with it.

Designed for employees involved in lifting operations, supervisors, safety officers, and health and safety professionals, this course uses clear and accessible language to make complex regulations easy to understand. Learners will gain practical insights into safe use, thorough examination, and reporting protocols for lifting equipment.  

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Recall the key legal duties under LOLER.
• Identify common hazards and risks in lifting operations.
• List control measures to keep lifting operations safe.
• Remember and know where to find the main points of LOLER Regulations 8, 9, and 10.
• Explain why complying with LOLER is important for safety in lifting operations.
• Summarise the importance of thorough examinations as required by LOLER.

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There are no entry requirements for this course.

Learners must pass a multiple-choice assessment to receive a certificate recognising completion of this awareness course. 

This is a non-accredited course. It does not result in a formal qualification. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful passing of the assessment.