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Introduction to Lift Inspection

LFI

Course Details

Course code
LFI
Days
1 day
Category
Lift Safety Training
Tags
Commercial
Accreditation
Eastwood Park Certificate of Attendance
Training method
Scheduled

Our Lift Safety courses take place in our purpose-built Lift Training Facility, home to three different types of lift installation allowing for practical, hands-on training and fault-finding.

Course Aims

Provide learners with the skills and knowledge to carry out the safety checks required to gain safe access to a Lift Pit/Shaft, Lift Car Top on Electric Traction, Hydraulic & MRL Lift installations in a safe and responsible manner. It follows the principles for the safe use and operation of the car top control unit, lift pit pendant and the safe isolation of lift installations in line with EWP SLP1.

Objectives

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

  • List the relevant current standards and legislation concerning lifts.
  • List the relevant current standards and legislation concerning lifts.
  • Identify and control the hazards encountered in the lift installation, including fire.
  • Apply safe working practices and procedures in a lift environment.
  • Describe the key accident and emergency procedures.
  • Carry out a risk assessment in the lift motor room and at landings.

State the electrical and mechanical safety features, aspects and safe working procedures with respect to;

  • Electrical Equipment
  • Rotating Machinery
  • Safety of Personnel
  • Releasing passengers from electric and hydraulic lifts

 

Upcoming Courses

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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.

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.

You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.

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