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CPCS Appointed Persons Lifting Operations

July 31, 2017 7:28 pm Published by

CPCS Appointed Persons: Lifting Operations A61 Duration: 5 days This course is suitable for supervisors and managers with responsibility for lifting operations. This course will give you an understanding of the appointed person’s responsibilities and how to fulfil them. On passing the technical tests, you gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card). If you already hold the CPCS Code A40 Slinger/Signaller, you will also achieve the CPCS Code A62 Crane Supervisor qualification. Course content Observe regulations and Codes of Practice Follow safe systems of work including method statements Take personal responsibility Describe different types of cranes and associated terminology Understand crane documentation Understand crane stability, duty charts and safety devices Appreciate tower cranes Observe British Standard 7121 Safe Use... Read more

Abrasive Wheels

July 31, 2017 7:27 pm Published by

Course Duration Days: 0.5 Course Objectives By the end of the course the delegate should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation. Select and mount appropriate disc/wheel for the work in hand. Correctly use the machine/s. Dress the wheel. Course Summary Relevant regulations/legislation Introduction to the equipment Practical use of machine/s Hand Arm Vibration Cutting and grinding of various objects with various machines Hazards and precautions to be observed when using abrasive wheels and cutting discs Dust suppression Examination of abrasive wheels Mounting of abrasive wheels Personal Protective Equipment Types and functions of wheels and discs Selection, testing and mounting of wheels and discs Care, maintenance, transport, handling and storage of wheels and discs Certification Training... Read more