{"product_id":"loler-awareness-training","title":"LOLER Awareness Training for Lifting Operations Staff","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOLER awareness training is essential for staff who work around lifting equipment, lifting accessories, load movement, warehouse handling, operational supervision or workplace safety. Poor lifting practices can lead to serious injuries, damaged equipment, interrupted operations, inspection concerns, legal exposure and avoidable workplace risk. This course helps learners understand LOLER regulations, lifting equipment safety, pre-use checks, safe behaviour and the importance of speaking up before unsafe lifting becomes an incident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis LOLER Awareness Training course gives general operatives, warehouse staff, floor supervisors, team leaders and support personnel a clear, practical introduction to safe lifting operations. Learners explore LOLER meaning, equipment scope, unsafe practices, lifting accessories, communication, hazard reporting, near-miss awareness and the role every staff member plays in supporting safer lifting environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is LOLER and What Does LOLER Stand For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. In practical terms, LOLER is a workplace safety framework focused on lifting equipment, lifting accessories and lifting operations carried out at work. It helps organisations manage the risks created when loads, materials, equipment or people are lifted or lowered using work equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis LOLER Awareness Training course explains LOLER in clear, non-technical language so learners can understand what the regulations mean in everyday work. It does not turn learners into inspectors or competent persons, but it does help staff recognise why safe lifting systems, equipment condition, communication, planning and reporting matter in real workplaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Needs LOLER Awareness Training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is designed for people who work near, support, supervise or take part in lifting operations, even where they are not the main equipment operator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e General operatives who work around lifting equipment, accessories, load movement or warehouse handling tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarehouse staff who need to recognise unsafe lifting practices, blocked routes, unstable loads and damaged accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor supervisors and team leaders responsible for reinforcing safe systems of work during routine lifting operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport personnel who assist with lifts, observe load movement, help maintain clear lifting routes or report concerns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew starters who need structured LOLER awareness before working around lifting equipment or accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety teams and compliance teams seeking a practical awareness course for staff involved in lifting operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmployers and managers who want consistent online training to support safer lifting culture and workplace responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaff who also need broader work equipment awareness, especially where LOLER and PUWER responsibilities overlap, such as those considering related\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/puwer-awareness\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePUWER Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does a LOLER Awareness Training Course Cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course covers the practical knowledge staff need to understand LOLER awareness, lifting equipment responsibilities and safer behaviour around lifting operations. Learners study the purpose of LOLER regulations, what equipment is covered by LOLER, common lifting accessories, unsafe practices, pre-use checks, communication during lifts, real-time hazard response and near-miss reporting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course is intentionally clear, practical and non-technical. It is suitable for staff who need awareness rather than advanced inspection competence. The detailed course curriculum is provided below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Equipment Is LOLER Relevant To?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOLER is relevant to many types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories used at work. Examples may include hoists, forklifts, cranes, pallet trucks, slings, hooks, shackles and eyebolts. The key question is whether equipment is used for lifting or lowering a load as part of work activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course helps learners understand what equipment is covered by LOLER at an awareness level. It also explains why staff should not ignore damaged accessories, unclear markings, unstable loads, poor storage, unsafe load paths or lifting work that does not look properly controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is a LOLER Inspection and Why Does Awareness Matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA LOLER inspection, often discussed alongside thorough examination, is a formal process used to check lifting equipment where required. Awareness training does not qualify learners to carry out LOLER inspections, but it helps staff understand why inspections, records, defect reporting and safe use matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOLER regulations inspections are not only a technical issue for inspectors. Everyday staff can help prevent incidents by spotting visible damage, reporting faulty equipment, following safe systems of work and avoiding unsafe behaviour such as standing under suspended loads or stepping over sling lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Do LOLER Regulations and Inspections Matter at Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifting operations can create serious safety, operational and compliance risks when they are poorly planned, poorly communicated or carried out using unsuitable equipment. Loads can shift, fall, swing, overload equipment or place people in danger zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor organisations, weak LOLER awareness can lead to inconsistent working practices, preventable equipment damage, delays, incident investigations, inspection concerns and reputational harm. A workforce that understands basic LOLER responsibilities is better placed to report concerns early and support safer lifting operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOLER also links closely with broader work equipment safety. In many workplaces, lifting equipment may also fall under PUWER expectations for suitable equipment, safe use, maintenance, inspection, training and competence. For staff who perform manual movement alongside mechanical lifting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/manual-handling-training\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual Handling Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can also support safer everyday working practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course supports compliance awareness but does not replace a workplace risk assessment, legal advice, competent-person inspection, thorough examination, supervisor instruction or site-specific lifting plan. It is designed to strengthen practical awareness so learners can recognise risk, follow procedures and contribute to safer lifting environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOLER Awareness Training from Global Safety Academy helps learners build confidence, workplace readiness and professional awareness around lifting operations. It gives employers a structured way to improve staff understanding and helps individuals demonstrate that they have completed focused training on LOLER regulations, lifting safety and workplace responsibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Safety Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54142897258835,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8591\/0099\/files\/loler-awareness-training-course-cover.webp?v=1782884486","url":"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/loler-awareness-training","provider":"Global Safety Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}