Audience
The course is designed for workers, operators, installers, tradesmen, operations staff, cleaners, apprentices and employees who will use personal lifts in their daily work. It is suitable for both the private and public sectors and is relevant in construction, industry, real estate operations, logistics, cleaning, technical operations and all enterprises that carry out work at height. The course covers the theoretical part of documented safety training according to regulations on the performance of work § 10-2 and § 10-4, and shall be supplemented by practical and equipment-specific training in the business.
Learning objectives
The course provides a thorough and prescription-based introduction to the safe and effective use of personal lifters. Participants learn how regulations, risk assessment and technical safety features influence the selection, setup and maneuvering of different types of people lifters. The course builds understanding of causes of accidents, provides practical methods of prevention, and trains participants in systematic control, safe work execution, communication, fall prevention and preparedness.
After completing the course you will be able to
- Explain the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations on the performance of work related to work at height and documented training
- Distinguish between different types of people lifters and choose the right category based on task and risk
- Perform risk assessment and plan work at height with regard to terrain, weather, power hazards, obstacles and surroundings
- Understand how key safety systems work, such as emergency stops, overload protection, tilt sensors and motion barriers
- Conduct daily inspection and functional testing in line with regulations and manufacturer requirements
- Operate personal lifts safely with good working posture, communication and awareness of blind spots
- Use fall protection equipment correctly where required and understand the principles of safe anchoring
- Take appropriate action in the event of technical failures, near-accidents and adverse events
- Document training, control and deviations in line with the company's HSE routines
- Contribute to the safe, efficient and professional use of personal promises in your own business
Important to note
This course covers the theoretical part of documented safety training in the use of personal lifts. Regulations on the performance of work additionally require the employer to provide practical and equipment-specific training. This means that the participant must receive practical training in setting up, maneuvering, emergency stopping, emergency descent, fall protection and safe use of the appropriate lift type and class used in the business. The practical training should be led by a qualified instructor or trustee, and skills should be assessed and approved before work is carried out independently. All training must be documented in writing. The course does not cover certified training beyond the requirements of documented safety training, and the business itself must ensure that all technical, organizational and local conditions are taken care of for full and proper training.
See accompanying documents and guidance for this course at this page. Please contact us if you have any other questions.
Read more about the course at PECB website, or download updated brochure for this course here.
PECB courses are conducted in PECB's own learning portal, with presentations, materials for self-study as well as video where available. After payment, you sign up for the course, and receive an email from PECB with registration link, normally within 24 hours of booking.
The price for courses (self-study and e-learning) includes one year of access. During this period, the examination, one new exam if necessary, as well as the issuance of a certificate are included.
If you choose not to attend courses and only want to take the exam, the exam and certificate must be paid separately. The payment is made directly to the PECB.
