LOLER Course - The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

This is a LANTRA trained and NPTC accredited advanced course for experienced arborists who wish to be recognised as a ‘competent person’ to examine arboricultural equipment under LOLER

Course Description

What is LOLER? 
 
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (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 

 

Pre-requisites 
Industry knowledge 

PPE  
Safety helmet / eye protection / hearing protection / gloves / leg protection / protective boots / high visibility non-snag outer clothing