🏗️ Why Lifting Operations Training is Essential for Safe Workplaces
Lifting operations are a routine part of many industries—from construction and logistics to manufacturing and engineering. But with great power comes great responsibility. Lifting heavy loads using cranes, hoists, forklifts, or other mechanical aids can be dangerous if not carried out correctly.
That’s where Lifting Operations Training comes in. Back in December last year, we produced a calendar for our customers. Lifting operations are our highlight for May. All this month we will be blogging about the different courses we offer. At Kentra Training, we provide accredited, practical courses designed to make lifting tasks safer, more efficient, and fully compliant with UK law.
⚖️ What Does the Law Say?
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and PUWER 1998, employers must ensure that lifting operations are:
Properly planned
Appropriately supervised
Carried out in a safe manner
Done using suitable and well-maintained equipment
Performed by competent and trained individuals
Failing to comply can result in serious accidents, costly downtime, or legal consequences.
🎓 What courses are Lifting Operations Training
Our training covers everything your team needs to know to perform lifting tasks safely and confidently, courses which fall under the title of lifting operations include:
- Appointed Person
- Crane or Lift Supervisor
- Crawler crane
- Excavator as a crane
- Hiab on a boat (Marine knuckle boom)
- Log Handler
- Lorry Loader (Hiab, Atlas)
- Materials Re-handler
- Telescopic Handler – Suspended Loads
Where possible the above course names have been linked with our course details pages, for more information about the individual training, the courses can be tailored to your equipment and site setup, and is available for both novice and experienced personnel.
👷 Who Needs This Training?
Lifting Operations Training is suitable for:
Crane operators
Slinger/Signallers (Banksmen)
Appointed Persons
Supervisors and team leaders
Maintenance and safety personnel
If your employees are involved in any part of a lifting operation—even planning or signalling—they should be appropriately trained.
✅ Why Choose Kentra Training?
At Kentra, we’ve been delivering high-quality workplace training for over 25 years. Our lifting operations courses are:
✔ Fully compliant with LOLER and HSE guidelines
✔ Delivered by experienced, accredited instructors
✔ Practical, engaging, and hands-on
✔ Available on-site or at our partner centres
✔ Customised to your industry and equipment
From simple lifts with chains and slings to complex crane operations, we’ll make sure your team is fully prepared.
Accredited training options with our Awarding Body NPORS or Kentra Training ID Cards.
📅 Ready to Book?
Investing in lifting operations training protects your people, your equipment, and your reputation. It also boosts productivity and helps reduce costly mistakes and downtime.
📞 Call us: 01606 832 556
📧 Email: office@kentratraining.co.uk
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Train smart. Lift safe. Work better—with Kentra Training.
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