Course overview
This is an NPTC advanced course for experienced arborists who wish to be recognised as a ‘competent person’ to examine arboricultural equipment under LOLER
What is LOLER?
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) are in place to ensure that all lifting equipment is used in a safe manner. ... LOLER testing must be performed by what is known officially as a 'competent person': someone qualified to perform the thorough examination.
Content
This course is classroom based for 3 days covering the following topics:
Legal framework involved with inspecting arboricultural equipment under LOLER 1998
Different types of damage and defects associated with arboricultural equipment
Inspection techniques for a wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) climbing equipment and rigging equipment
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