Davit Crane Examination & Maintenance
Certex provides an in-depth overview of the examination and maintenance of Davit Cranes & Crane Wire Ropes as required by the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER / SI 2307).
Description
The aim of this course is to provide an in-depth overview of the examination of Davit Cranes contained on wind turbines as required by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). Additionally, the course reviews the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and other relevant legislation. It also looks at the documentation required, various inspection techniques used and maintenance activities.
Equipment Covered:
- Crane Booms
- Winches
- Hook Blocks
- Wedge and Wedge Sockets
- Instruments, Controls & Operations
- Safety Devices – SLI, HOPS, MOPS, AOPS & Limiting Devices
- Slew Ring & Bolts
- Sheaves
- Crane Wire Rope Examination ISO 4309
It will also cover:
- Your role and responsibilities as an examiner / competent person
- Employers Responsibilities
- Duty Holder Responsibilities
- Health and safety at work act
- PUWER
- LOLER
- BS7121
- HSG221
- Machinery Directive
- Basic Safe slinging and lifting
- Reports of thorough examination
- Defect reporting
- Proof Loading
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Risk Assessments
- Basic maintenance and fault finding
- Winch & Gearbox removal
- Steel Wire Rope exchange
Each course delegate will be expected to complete a theory and practical examination. If successful, a certificate will be issued. This will help the Employer to address certain legal requirements by being able to help demonstrate employee competency. A detailed course handout is also provided for future reference.
Further courses and information
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Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
What participants need to bring
Each participant is required to produce photographic ID on the first day of the course. Failure to do so will result in the participant being unable to attend.
- If this course is held at a Certex UK location, participants will require safety footware & gloves
- If the course is to be held on a Client’s site, additional PPE may also be required as specified by the Client’s site safety rules