LOLER & Lifting Operations Awareness Course
Understand LOLER 1998 and how lifting operations are planned, examined, slung and signalled safely.
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About this course
Cranes, hoists, telehandlers and lifting accessories are involved in some of the most serious incidents on construction sites.
This awareness course covers LOLER 1998, planning lifting operations, roles and responsibilities, thorough examination, safe working loads, slinging and signalling, and exclusion zones.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Slingers, signallers and plant operators
- Groundworkers and steel erectors
- Supervisors and lift coordinators
- Anyone working near lifting operations
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
The regulations
The **Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)** require lifting operations to be properly planned, supervised and carried out safely using suitable, examined equipment.
Lift supervisor
The **lift supervisor** directs and supervises the lift on site in line with the plan.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to LOLER & Lifting Operations Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
What LOLER Covers
- The regulations
- Lifting equipment
- Lifting accessories
- Working with PUWER
Planning Lifting Operations
- Every lift must be planned
- The lift plan
- Routine and complex lifts
- Ground conditions
Roles and Responsibilities
- Appointed person
- Lift supervisor
- Crane or equipment operator
- Slinger/signaller
Thorough Examination and Inspection
- Thorough examination
- Examination intervals
- Reports
- Pre-use checks
Safe Working Loads and Marking
- Safe working load
- Know the weight
- Sling angles
- Crane capacity
Slinging and Signalling
- Selecting accessories
- Slinging the load
- Tag lines
- Signals
Exclusion Zones and Hazards
- Exclusion zones
- Never under a load
- Overhead power lines
- Overturning
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before the lift
- During the lift
- If something is wrong
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start LOLER & Lifting Operations Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £24.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.