Safe Operation of Vehicle Lifts
The number one cause of vehicles falling from lifts is user error. Learning how to safely use a car lift could save your life. The HSE and Health and Safety regulations including LOLER and PUWER require lift safety training for anyone who operates an automotive lift. This course teaches the correct use of vehicle lifts.
Course objectives include:
An introduction to vehicle lifting equipment – lifts and jacks.
Legislation relating to lifting equipment – LOLER (Lift Operations and Lift Equipment Regulations) and the Machinery Directive.
The safe use of vehicle lifts, including lifting capability, vehicle weight and the importance of establishing a vehicle’s centre of gravity.
Types of lift typically used in a motor vehicle repair workshop or ELV depollution and dismantling facility.
Identifying different types of lift and their separate safety precautions.
The importance of inspections, maintenance and training in the use of vehicle lifts.
What will I receive?
eLearning Course Certificate
- Upon successfully completing this training course, you'll recieve a PDF certificate of completion that you can download and print for your records.
Industry Best Practice shared by Industry Experts.
- A programme built around the IMI's newly launched National Occupational Standards.
What does it cover?
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
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Explain the right way to lift a vehicle.
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Understand how to prevent injuries or property damage when using a lift.
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Spot a vehicle.
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Lift and lower a vehicle safely and appropriately.
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Explain how to prepare the service bay.
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Understand how to maintain load stability.
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Provide an overview of basic lift maintenance.
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How long will it take?
This course will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to complete, and is comprised of 60 slides, including videos and quizzes.
You are enrolled on our programme for 4 weeks to complete and pass the course.
Device Compatibility
Our laptop, tablet and mobile-friendly design ensures cross browser compatibility and guarantees learners can study, regardless of whether they are using iOS, Android or Windows. All this is accessible from an intuitive web-based dashboard.
Our digital platform allows us to deliver training via a number of methods including webinars, guided learning modules, self-paced modules, step-by-step videos and quizzes.
Support
If you have a question that you can't find the answer to, simply drop us a line. With 24/7 support from sector experts and a convenient built-in messenger app, you can be confident that we will get the answers you need. All backed by our guarantee that we will respond to your request within 24 hours (in most cases, we respond to your questions much quicker).
Learning Management System
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iSpring Learn is a fast-growing training platform with best-in-class customer support. It is straightforward to use and has a smart, intuitive design, making it well suited to vocational online training. With the iSpring Mobile App, learners can view training materials on any device and take tests and quizzes even when offline. Activity and progress are recorded and uploaded to the LMS once an internet connection is available.