Course code
LAPr
Days
3 days
Category
Lift Safety Training
Tags
Healthcare
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled
Authorised person lift management refresher (HTM 08-02 & LOLER & SAFed)
LAPr
Course Details
The course covers electric traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lift installations. It is based around current legislation including the Lift Regulations 2016, PUWER, LOLER, British Standards, SAFed guidance notes, HTM 08-02 and other relevant current legislation including European and British Standards
Who is the course for
This course is for Authorised Persons (Lifts) working in the healthcare environment who require refresher training.
Prior to attending this course, you will be asked to complete a pre-assessment to ensure you meet the pre-requisites for this course. If this pre-assessment is failed, you would be unable to attend this course, and instead we would advise completing the Authorised Person Lift Management (HTM 08-02 & LOLER & SAFed).
How often should I complete this refresher training?
We suggest that refresher training for Authorised Persons (Lifts) should be carried out every 3 years. You should previously have completed a full course Authorised Person (Lifts) course.
Aims & objectives
To refresh learners’ knowledge and understanding of the current legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities and who should undertake these.
In addition, the course covers the inspections and examinations required for lifts. This includes the safety examinations required of electrical and mechanical items.
The course covers electric traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lift installations. It is based around current legislation including the Lift Regulations 2016, PUWER, LOLER, British Standards, SAFed guidance notes, HTM 08-02 and other relevant current legislation including European and British Standards
Throughout this course the emphasis is on carrying out duties in a safe and responsible manner.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– Apply safe working practices and procedures in a lift environment to the current legislative standards and guidance
– Discuss the safety, legal and regulatory documentation relevant to lift installations
– Identify and control the safety hazards encountered in the lift installation according to current regulations
– Define the roles and responsibilities and the healthcare requirements in accordance with HTM 08-02
– Define the term competent person in accordance with LOLER
– Carry out a lift inspection on a lift installation in accordance with LOLER
– Complete a written assessment to the required course standard
Additional Information
This 3-day refresher course will include classroom learning, practical sessions and group discussions. Due to the practical nature of the course, learners should bring a pair of overalls.
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Course FAQs
Eastwood Park’s lift training covers electrical traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lifts.
For staff nominated to carry out the release of trapped passengers, refreshers are required every 12 months. For Authorised Persons (Lifts) , re-training is required every 3 years.
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