Lifting course (personnel lifts)

The Norwegian authorities require that employees who use lifts (personnel lifts) must be able to document practical and theoretical training in their use. The employer is responsible for ensuring that employees receive the necessary training. (“Regulations regarding the execution of work” no. 1357, section 10-2 Requirements regarding documented safety training in the use of work equipment.) The course provides a basic theoretical and practical introduction to the safe use of lifts (personnel lifts). A certificate of competence is issued to participants in order to fulfil the legislation’s documentation requirements.
Objective: To provide course participants with increased knowledge and awareness of safety measures in order to avoid injuries and accidents at the workplace. 

The following topics are covered:
– Assembly
– Operation
– User qualities
– Areas of use
– Maintenance and control
– Safe use and servicing
– Classes A, B and C
– Accidents
– Legislation and regulations