Course details
This course aims to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to prepare and tie the load for safe lifting by any form of lifting equipments. You will learn to use correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in manoeuvring of a load safely to its destination
This is a mandatory course in line with Workplace Safety & Health (Operation of Crane) Regulations for individuals who are assigned to carry out the lifting operation of load involving mobile crane or tower crane.
Course Outline
- Describe the legislative requirements for safe lifting operation
- List the duties of the Rigger and Signalman in lifting operation
- Participate in toolbox meeting
- Estimate load and determine centre of gravity
- Conduct pre-lift inspection of crane, lifting gear and accessories and serviceability check on communication equipment
- Practice good housekeeping of communication equipment, crane, lifting gear and accessories
- Select the appropriate rigging equipment
- Rig and direct load to destination with safe lifting
- Check and verify load is properly rigged
- Apply 3-step lifting and lowering method to comply with safe work procedures for lifting operation
- Check for blind spots and estimate clearance of swing path with cordon-off of lifting and lowering area
- Identify hazards related to lifting operation
- Respond to lifting accident and emergencies
- Set up communications for safe lifting operation
- Communicate lifting instructions using standard hand & voice signals
Target Audience
The course would be appropriate for individuals assigned as Rigger and Signalman in the workplace.
Requirements
- ESS Level 2 and above
- At least six months relevant industrial experience
- Must be over 18 years old
Participants of this course are advised to have at least ES WPLN Level 2 & above or equivalent as otherwise, the participants may find the course challenging to understand and pass the required assessments.
How will I be assessed?
- Written Test
- Practical Test A
- Practical Test B
Will I recieve a certificate of completion?
Certificate of Achievement by NTUC LearningHub.
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About NTUC Learninghub
NTUC LearningHub Private Limited was corporatised in 2004 with the mission to enhance the lifelong employability of Singapore’s workforce by providing high quality, innovative products and affordable learning. The training programmes provided by NTUC LearningHub comprise Infocomm Technology, Professional IT Certificates, Soft Skills & Literacy, Workplace Safety & Health, Employability Skills System, Customer Service Training, Trades, Cleaning, WSQ Security and Manufacturing Skills. To date, it has trained more than 1,000,000 executives and working adults, and has worked with more than 10,000 companies to identify training needs, define curriculum roadmaps and deliver contemporary training programmes. The organization has evolved to meet the burgeoning training needs of Singaporeans to continuously keep pace with the dynamic business economy.
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