At Dangle Academy
in Belfast, Northern Ireland, we offer a focused and practical LOLER Awareness Training Course designed for those involved in lifting operations or responsible for the selection, inspection, or use of lifting equipment in the workplace. This half-day course provides essential knowledge of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999, helping employers and employees remain compliant with Northern Ireland-specific health and safety legislation.
This course is classroom-based and does not involve physical lifting or inspections, but focuses on theoretical understanding of regulations, risk management, and safe working practices associated with lifting operations.
LOLER Awareness TrainingCourse Duration
Half-Day (4 Hours)
Key Modules of theLOLER Awareness TrainingCourse Are?
Our LOLER Awareness training course is designed to help participants understand legal obligations, safety standards, and best practices when working with or around lifting equipment in industrial and high-risk environments.
What You’ll Learn in theLOLER Awareness TrainingCourse?
Key topics covered include:
Introduction to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 and their relationship to PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999)
Scope and purpose of LOLER (NI)
Definitions: lifting equipment, accessories, and operations
Legal duties of employers and employees under The Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978
Selecting appropriate lifting equipment for specific tasks
Inspection, maintenance, and record-keeping requirements
Understanding safe working loads (SWL), working load limits (WLL), and equipment markings
Roles and responsibilities of competent persons
LOLER and lifting operations in rope access and confined space scenarios
Real-world examples of common failures and enforcement actions in NI and the wider UK
Who Should Attend aLOLER Awareness TrainingCourse?
This course is ideal for anyone involved in lifting operations or overseeing work that involves lifting equipment. Roles may include:
Rope access technicians
Site supervisors and safety officers
Construction and industrial maintenance teams
Plant and equipment coordinators
Appointed persons or managers responsible for lifting plans
No previous formal training in lifting operations is required – this is an entry-level awareness course suitable for all industries.
By the End of theLOLER Awareness TrainingAttendees Will Be Able To:
Understand legal requirements under LOLER (NI) 1999, PUWER (NI) 1999, and related safety laws
Identify different types of lifting equipment and their correct applications
Recognise inspection requirements and competent person duties
Evaluate lifting plans and understand the basics of planning safe lifting operations
Contribute to a compliant and safety-focused lifting culture at work
Support employer efforts in achieving LOLER (NI) compliance and reducing incidents
LOLER Awareness TrainingCourse Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However:
Delegates should have a basic understanding of English to follow course materials and complete assessments
Participants should be in good general health and able to engage in group discussions on equipment safety
This course is entirely classroom-based, with no hands-on lifting or equipment handling involved
