Foundation Certificate in Lifting Equipment

A document explaining how to meet legal requirements, issued by relevant authorities.

A code of practice that provides guidelines but isn't legally required to follow.

Guidelines on how to meet legal requirements.

The person responsible for equipment and safety in many work arrangements—usually the employer or a self-employed person.

The rules that detail the general duties in law.

Evidence of noncompliance with ACoP advice can be used to prove a legal breach in court.

Specialized documents providing detailed information or technical specifications

Documents outlining safety procedures or measures.

Essential introductory knowledge for lifting equipment Diploma courses.

Rules and laws governing the lifting equipment industry.

Primary duty for creating safe working conditions in lifting, plus moral duty of care.

Employees are also responsible for their health and safety in the lifting field, under the law.

Mechanical devices used to raise, move, or lower loads.

Wide systems of rules and laws that regulate decisions.

Employer's ethical responsibility to create a safe work environment.

Legal framework that dictates health and safety measures.

Unsafe working conditions can negatively affect production, lower morale, and result in financial losses.

The shared values and beliefs within a company regarding the importance of safety and health.

Failing to manage health and safety effectively can damage a company's reputation.

Unsafe practices lead to expenses like lost production, fines, legal fees, and increased insurance costs.

A set of rules or directives made by an authority to govern behavior.

Different countries have their own specific legislation and standards for lifting equipment safety.

A duty holder can transfer some or all of their legal obligations to suitably qualified individuals or organizations. However, they remain accountable for ensuring that those delegated tasks are done competently.

When delegating tasks, the duty holder must ensure that individuals or organizations have the required skills, experience, training, and equipment to perform the task safely and effectively.

The employer is ultimately responsible for the safe use of lifting equipment. They must ensure employees are trained, provided with proper equipment, and follow safety procedures.

Employees have an obligation to use lifting equipment only if they have been trained to do so and to use it according to that training.

The manufacturer is primarily responsible for ensuring the safe design, construction, and maintenance of lifting equipment.

Importers and distributors of lifting equipment also have legal responsibilities to ensure the safety of the products they handle.

Manufacturers have a duty to provide end-users with all necessary safety information for using and maintaining the equipment.

Manufacturers must identify and inform end-users about all foreseeable risks and hazards associated with using the equipment.

A visual inspection of lifting equipment by a competent person, including testing and measurements to assess its fitness for continued use.

An individual with the knowledge, training, and experience to perform a thorough examination of lifting equipment.

A piece of equipment used to connect a load to a lifting appliance, often included as part of the load.

A machine that can raise, lower, or suspend a load, such as a crane or hoist.

A planned schedule of regular inspections for lifting equipment to ensure its safety.

The state of being free from risk or danger, especially in workplaces.

Regular inspections are crucial to ensure the equipment is safe to use, identify necessary repairs, and maintain its functionality.

A person or company that designs, builds, or sells lifting equipment and is responsible for its safety.

A document provided by the manufacturer to confirm that a lifting appliance meets safety standards and has been tested.

The maximum weight that a lifting appliance can safely handle, stated on the manufacturer's certificate.

A document confirming that a lifting appliance meets specific safety standards and requirements.

When a manufacturer, or anyone who takes on their responsibilities, makes a lifting appliance available for use.

Rules and regulations that all lifting equipment must comply with to ensure safe operation.