LOLER Awareness

Lifting operations are a routine part of many hazardous industries, but when they go wrong, the consequences can be severe. This course introduces the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and explains how to plan, carry out, and supervise lifting activities safely and in compliance with UK law.

Learners will explore the risks associated with lifting equipment and suspended loads, as well as the controls needed to prevent incidents. By the end of the course, participants will understand how to ensure lifting operations are properly planned, equipment is suitable and maintained and risks are effectively managed to protect people and operations. 

This training course is suitable for: 

• Workers involved in lofting operations or working near lifting activities
• Supervisors, managers and those responsible for planning lifting tasks
• Anyone responsible for the safe use, inspection or maintenance of lifting equipment

LO1: Define LOLER and explain its purpose in promoting safe listing operations 

LO2: Explain why lifting operations present significant risks in the workplace

LO3: Identify workplaces and activities where LOLER apply 

LO4: Define lifting equipment and identify common examples used in industrial environments 

LO5: Define lifting accessories and recognise examples 

LO6: Explain the requirement for lifting equipment to be suitable, stable and strong enough for its intended use 

LO7: Describe the importance of safe working load (SWL) and other markings on lifting equipment 

LO8: Explain why lifting operations must be properly planned and carried out safely 

LO9: Describe the difference between pre-checks and thorough examinations 

LO10: Identify typical inspection and examination intervals for lifting equipment accessories 

LO11: Describe the responsibilities of employers and employees when using lifting equipment 

LO12: Recognise common hazards associated with lifting operations and explain the importance of reporting defects or unsafe equipment

This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:
 

• An introduction to LOLER and how it applies to lifting operations, alongside PUWER requirements
• Types of lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, slings, and lifting accessories
• Common hazards such as dropped loads, equipment failure and poor planning
• Safe systems of work, including lift planning, supervision and exclusion zones
• Inspection, maintenance and thorough examination requirements
• Roles and responsibilities, including competent persons and duty holders
• Practical scenarios to reinforce safe lifting behaviours and decision-making

This LOLER Awareness training course ends with a 12-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.

User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to reprint certificates, check pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

Your LOLER Awareness certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.

Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS