Understand how lifting operations are planned and controlled, including lift plans, the appointed person role, SWL and WLL, and the inspection and thorough examination of lifting equipment.
The Lifting Operations Safety course in Doha, Qatar explains how lifts are planned, organized and controlled so that loads move without harm to people or property. It focuses on the management side of lifting rather than operating a machine: categorizing lifts, preparing lift plans, assigning clear roles and making sure every item of lifting equipment is suitable, marked and in date. Concepts such as the appointed person, lift supervisor, safe working load and working load limit are explained in plain language.
The course draws on internationally recognized guidance, including UK HSE guidance on lifting operations and the widely used BS 7121 code of practice for cranes, in general terms. Learners review sample lift plans, identify gaps in case studies of dropped loads and overturned machines, and discuss ground conditions, wind, exclusion zones and communication. Inspection regimes, thorough examination by a competent person and the quarantine of defective gear are covered. Organizations can book the course as an in-house program around their own lifting procedures.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the roles of the appointed person, lift supervisor, operator, slinger and signaler
Categorize lifts and describe what a lift plan must contain
Interpret SWL and WLL markings and identify the limits of lifting equipment
Describe pre-use checks, periodic inspection and thorough examination of lifting equipment
Assess ground conditions, weather and exclusion zones for a planned lift
Recognize when to stop a lift and report defects or unsafe conditions
This course is designed for people who plan, supervise, approve or support lifting operations.
Lift supervisors and aspiring appointed persons
Site engineers and construction managers
Maintenance supervisors in industrial plants
HSE officers and permit coordinators
Storekeepers responsible for lifting gear registers
Types of lifting equipment used on sites and plants
Typical causes of dropped loads and overturning
International guidance on lifting operations in general terms
Roles and responsibilities in a lifting team
Basic, standard and complex lift categories
Contents of a lift plan and method statement
Load weight, center of gravity and lifting points
Ground bearing, outriggers and proximity hazards
Duties of the appointed person
Lift supervisor briefing and control on the day
Communication methods and signal conventions
Weather limits, exclusion zones and stop-lift criteria
SWL, WLL and rated capacity markings
Pre-use checks by users
Periodic inspection and thorough examination by competent persons
Color coding, registers and quarantine of defective gear
Lifting operations are central to Qatar's construction, energy, port and logistics activity, from tower cranes on Doha high-rises to heavy lifts during plant shutdowns in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed. Strong winds, heat and congested sites make careful planning essential. Qatar's Ministry of Labour expects employers to control serious risks, and clients in the energy sector commonly require documented lift plans and inspected equipment. Lifting operations awareness helps teams meet these expectations.
Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.
It is a lifting operations safety course in Doha, Qatar focused on planning and control. It covers lift categories, lift plans, the appointed person and lift supervisor roles, SWL and WLL, and the inspection and thorough examination of lifting equipment.
It suits lift supervisors, site engineers, construction and maintenance managers, HSE officers, permit coordinators and anyone responsible for lifting equipment registers or approving lift plans.
No. It is a non-accredited awareness course explaining the concepts. Formal appointed person qualifications and thorough examination competence need recognized training, experience and assessment. For hands-on slinging and signaling, see our Rigging and Slinging Safety course.
Yes. It can be delivered at your premises or online and tailored to your sector, using your lifting procedures, lift plan templates, equipment and schedule. Contact Leaders Training Center to plan an in-house program.
Tell us a little about yourself and an advisor will contact you about batch timings, fees and eligibility. No obligation.
Sat–Thu: 09:00–22:00Fri: 08:00–22:00
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