Lifting Equipment Inspection Course

The Lifting Equipment
• Basics: The shift from manual to mechanical lifting
• Industry reliance on lifting equipment
• Examples of lifting equipment and their applications
• Risks associated with the operation of the lifting equipment
• Importance of Inspection for the lifting equipment
• How ignoring small problems can lead to major accidents
• Assessment and Q&A
Mobile Cranes
• Types of Mobile Cranes
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to crane components, corrosion, and a sign of ageing
• Inspection of wind indicator
• Specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Load testing and load cells
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of the prime mover (IC engine/Electric motor)
• Inspection of land conditions and stability of operation
Tower Cranes
• Tower Crane – Broad Categories
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to crane components, corrosion, and a sign of ageing
• Inspection of wind indicator
• Specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Load testing and load cells
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of the prime mover (IC engine/Electric motor)
• Inspection of foundation conditions and stability of operation
Electric Overhead Traction (EOT) Cranes
• Types of EOT Cranes
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to crane components, corrosion, and a sign of ageing
• Inspection of wind indicator
• Specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Load testing and load cells
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of building conditions housing the lift and stability of operation
Hoists
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to hoist components, corrosion, and a sign of ageing
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of the prime mover (IC engine/Electric motor)
• Inspection of foundation/support conditions and stability of operation
Winches
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to winch components, corrosion and sign of ageing
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of support conditions and stability of operation
Chain Pulley Blocks
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to Chain Pulley Block components, corrosion, and a sign of ageing
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of foundation conditions and stability of operation
Best Practices, Insurance, Legal and Statutory Aspects
• Best Inspection Practices
• Understand Inspection for changes in the crane
• Comprehend Inspection of cranes in regular use/ not in regular use
• Insurance,
• Legal and Statutory Aspects
Use of Personnel Lifting Platforms
• How is Personnel Lifting Platforms different from material lifting equipment?
• Critical inspection points: cages, anchor points, communication means
• Types of Personnel Lifting Platforms
• Baseline (initial) inspection records
• Routine/Pre-planned visual in-service visual Inspections and Pre-use visual Inspection
• Inspection of physical damage to crane components, corrosion, and a sign of ageing
• Inspection of Wind indicator
• Specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Load testing and load cells
• Labelling SWL (Safe Working Load) post load testing and colour coding
• Inspection of the prime mover (IC engine/Electric motor)
• Inspection of land conditions and stability of operation
Incidents from Lifting Equipment Failures
• Failure incidents in poor design
• Failure incidents in poor inspection, maintenance, and operation practices
• Failure analysis/ Root Cause Analysis
• Importance of training and continuous professional development (CPD) for inspection personnel and crane operators

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — Friday, January 30, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Friday, May 22, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — Friday, September 18, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.