Description
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) – Online Course
🔐 Regulatory Safety Training | ⏱ Duration: Approx. 28 minutes
Course Overview
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) were introduced to ensure lifting equipment is used safely and responsibly.
You’ll explore the purpose and scope of the legislation, the types of equipment it covers, and what constitutes a lifting operation. You’ll also learn why regular maintenance, equipment markings, and understanding safe working loads are crucial to ensuring operational safety and compliance.
Who Should Take This Course?
✅ Site supervisors and project managers
✅ Workers operating or responsible for lifting equipment
✅ Health and safety personnel
✅ Construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and offshore staff
✅ Anyone seeking to understand LOLER compliance
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will:
✔️Understand the purpose of LOLER and what equipment it covers
✔️ Recognise the hazards and injury risks associated with lifting operations
✔️ Learn about maintenance requirements and the role of ‘thorough examinations’
✔️ Know how to identify lifting equipment markings and safe working loads
✔️ Understand legal responsibilities around protecting young workers in lifting operations
Course Modules
| Module | Title | Pass Mark |
| 1 | What is LOLER? | 70% |
| 2 | Why is Lifting Equipment Safety Important? | 70% |
| 3 | Maintenance of Equipment | 70% |
| 4 | Protection of Young Persons | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 70% |
📝 Assessment included. Multiple attempts permitted to encourage understanding.
Course Features
🖥️ Fully online and mobile-friendly
📜 CPD certificate available upon completion
⏱️ Self-paced study – complete in approx. 28 minutes
✅ Meets UK regulatory compliance standards
System Requirements
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband (3Mb+)
- Video: Up-to-date drivers required
Enrol Today
This short but comprehensive online course is designed to help workers and managers understand their legal obligations under LOLER, and how to manage lifting operations safely in the workplace.
