It is based on current legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR, supplementary tasks, British Standards 5655 and 7255, BS EN 81 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 20 and the Lift Regulations 2016. Other sources of information include HTM 08-02 for lifts.
This course is for those new to working on lift installations. It provides a broad range of competences essential to work safely in a lift environment.
To provide learners with the skills and knowledge to carry out the release of passengers in a safe and responsible manner.
The courses follows the basic principles for the manual release of trapped passengers that applies to all electric traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lift installations with the power isolated.
It is based on current legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR, supplementary tasks, British Standards 5655 and 7255, BS EN 81 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 20 and the Lift Regulations 2016. Other sources of information include HTM 08-02 for lifts.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– List relevant current standards and legislation concerning lifts
– Identify and control hazards encountered in lift installation, including fire
– Apply safe working practices and procedures in a lift environment
– Describe key accident and emergency procedures
– State electrical and mechanical safety features, aspects and safe working procedures with respect to:
– Carry out a risk assessment in the lift motor room and at landings.
– Correctly release passengers from a lift safely, confidently, and with the minimum amount of disruption
– Identify when the escalation procedure should be applied
It is largely practical, with some classroom and assessment work. Due to the practical nature of the course, learners should bring a pair of overalls.
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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.
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.