Professional Online Training
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
A focused introduction to LOLER, covering lifting equipment, maintenance duties and thorough examination, helping supervisors and managers understand their legal responsibilities for safe lifting operations
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Course Details
- Duration: 28 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This course is relevant to anyone whose role involves responsibility for or use of lifting equipment, including:
- Site supervisors responsible for overseeing lifting operations
- Managers accountable for lifting equipment compliance
- Employees in any industry who use or work near lifting equipment
Course Content
The course is structured into the following modules:
- What is LOLER? — Explains the purpose of LOLER, what counts as a lifting operation, and examples of equipment covered by the regulations.
- Why is Lifting Equipment Safety Important? — Details the types of injuries that lifting machinery can cause when safety requirements are not followed.
- Maintenance of Equipment — Covers the maintenance requirements for lifting equipment, including thorough examination, markings and safe working load.
- Protection of Young Persons — Sets out what LOLER requires of organisations regarding the protection of young persons around lifting equipment.
- Final Exam — Tests understanding of the material covered across the preceding modules.
Course Information
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Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this LOLER course cover?
It covers the purpose of LOLER, what equipment is included, why lifting equipment safety matters, maintenance and thorough examination requirements, equipment markings, safe working load, and the protection of young persons.
Which courses complement this LOLER training?
PUWER, Working Safely and PPE are recommended alongside this course, while supervisors may also benefit from Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills.
