Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management (HSE-019) Training Course

Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management

Lifting operations involve heavy loads, complex equipment and many people, and failures can be catastrophic. Effective planning, competent personnel and well-maintained…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

4Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Lifting operations involve heavy loads, complex equipment and many people, and failures can be catastrophic. Effective planning, competent personnel and well-maintained equipment are essential.

This LLMI course covers lifting legislation and standards, lift categorisation, lift planning, crane types and capabilities, rigging and slinging, inspection and certification of lifting equipment, roles and communication, and incident lessons. Participants prepare lift plans for typical and complex lifts.

The course is designed for those who plan, supervise or manage lifting operations.

Course Objectives

Understand legal requirements for lifting operations

Categorise lifts and plan them appropriately

Understand crane types, capacities and limitations

Apply safe rigging and slinging practices

Manage inspection and certification of equipment

Coordinate roles and communication during lifts

Target Audience

Lifting supervisors and appointed persons

Construction and maintenance managers

HSE professionals

Engineers

Crane operators and riggers

Contractor managers

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Lift planning exercises

Incident case studies

Equipment inspection examples

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Lifting Fundamentals

Lifting hazards
Legal requirements
Roles and responsibilities
Lifting equipment types
Incident lessons
Case study: Crane collapse

2Day 2: Lift Planning

Lift categories
Load assessment
Ground conditions
Lift plans
Weather limits
Workshop: Preparing a lift plan

3Day 3: Cranes and Capacity

Mobile and tower cranes
Load charts
Outriggers
Tandem lifts
Limitations
Exercise: Load chart reading

4Day 4: Rigging and Equipment

Slings and accessories
Rigging practices
Inspection
Certification
Storage
Exercise: Inspection checklist

5Day 5: Managing Lifting Operations

Communication and signals
Exclusion zones
Supervision
Audits
Improvement
Capstone: Lifting management procedure

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Barcelona. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, London.

Can I take Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management

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