CPCS A20 - Hoist - Theory Only

Course Aims

Course Content

• Describe the nature of this sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant/equipment operator.
• Name and explain the purpose of principle hoist components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Confirm competency in line with the manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
• Check the stability, alignment and all-round safety before use.
• Ensure that the relevant hoistway protection mechanism is in position before use.
• Check that all gates and safety devices function according to specification.
• Undertake all the hoist's pre-use and on-going running checks.
• Check the emergency lowering functions.
• Explain the precautions to be taken for overhead services and other construction site hazards.
• Load and unload materials following official manual handling requirements.
• Prepare the hoist for the required load(s) and/or passengers.
• Operate the plan machinery to the limits of operation both loaded and unloaded.
• Comply with signals and instructions.
• Explain the hoist's working limitations.
• Place the plant equipment in and out-of-service condition, isolate it and secure it.