The Worlds most in depth online portable lifting equipment inspection course
21
Lessons
47
Topics
Moderate
experience
1-2 Day
Duration
English
Language
What will i learn?
We advise those who have no prior experience of inspecting lifting equipment to email info@ileeb.com to find out where they can receive practical training. For those with prior experience of inspecting lifting equipment this is a brilliant course to complete to add to your CV
The Online Portable Lifting equipment Inspection course
The International Lifting Equipment Engineers Bureau is proud to present the world’s first and most in depth online portable lifting equipment inspection course.
Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories are a common item found within the workplace. In accordance with LOLER 1998, Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories must receive a Thorough Examination by a competent person typically every 6 or 12 months. Within this course we go through common types of lifting accessories, such as slings, shackles, plate clamps, spreaders beams, and detail how they are used within lifting operations and also the correct procedure for carrying out a thorough examination (inspection) for that specific lifting accessory.
Our Portable lifting equipment inspection training courses are designed to provide the individuals with the necessary knowledge and training qualifications to allow a person to carry out a thorough examination and inspection service on portable lifting equipment and lifting accessories within the workplace.
On successful completion of the ILEEB accredited portable lifting equipment inspection course you will receive a certificate declaring successful completion of course with a validity of two years.
Course Aims
- To teach delegates an overview of the examination process of in-service portable lifting equipment as required by The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 along with any other applicable legislation.
- To understand documentation requirements and various inspection techniques together with the rejection criteria for portable lifting equipment.
- To understand how to produce reports and certificates of thorough examination in accordance with Schedule 1 of The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 .
Who is the course for?
The online portable lifting equipment inspection course is for those who are in charge of a workplace that requires lifting equipment and those who are involved lifting operations as part of their job role. It is designed to provide both employers and employees with a strong understand on how different lifting accessories are used within the workplace but also how to inspect them in accordance with LOLER 1998.

Course COntent
Within this part of the course we give a brief introduction in to the course
Topics
- Course Aims
- Course objectives – knowledge
- Course objectives – skills
- Definitions
Within this lesson we give an overview of the legislation that is involved with lifting operations and safety within the workplace
Topics
- Health and Safety at work law section 7 & 8
- Management of Health and Safety at work regulations 1998
- Powers of the Inspectorate
- Health and Safety Executive
- PUWER 1998
In this lesson we explain the UK legislation – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998)
Topics
- Overview of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998)
- Information to be included on a statutory report
Topics
- Personal Risk Assessments Overview
- Accidents and Risks
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Overview of Equipment Requirements
- Thorough Examination Requirements
Topics
- Types of Slings
- Man made fibre slings
- Man made fibre sling examination
- Chain Slings
- Chain Sling measurement methods
- Chain Sling examination process
- Steel Wire Rope Slings
- Steel Wire Rope Sling Examination process
- Damaged Wire rope slings
Topics
- Types of shackles and how they are used within lifting operations
- Shackle Examination Process
Topics
- Types of Eyebolts and how they are used within lifting operations
- Eyebolt examination process
- Swivel Hoist Rings
Topics
- Overview of how rigging screws and turnbuckles are used within lifting operations
- Examination process for rigging screws and turnbuckles
Topics
- Overview of how hooks and end fittings are used within lifting operations
- Examination process for hooks and end fittings
Topics
- Types of jacks and how they are used in lifting operations
- Jack Examination process
Topics
- Overview of how chain blocks are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of chain blocks
Topics
- Overview of how Manual/Hydraulic Operated Lifting and Pulling Machines are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of Manual/Hydraulic Operated Lifting and Pulling Machines
Topics
- Overview of how lever hoists are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of chain lever hoist
Topics
- Overview of how plate clamps are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of a plate clamp
Topics
- Overview of how beam clamps are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of a beam clamp
Topics
- Overview of how lifting and spreader beams are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of spreader and lifting beams
Topics
- Overview of how travelling girder trolleys are used within lifting operations
- Examination procedure of travelling girder trolleys
Topics
- Introduction into correct lifting equipment storage
- How to store specific types of equipment
Topic
- Introduction into lifting equipment testing
- Explaining a proof load test
You are asked to complete an exam online which is submitted for out technical teams to mark.
