Lifting Safety Training | Safe Lifting Operations Course

Program Overview

Lifting-related incidents — whether involving manual handling, mechanical lifting equipment, or overhead crane operations — remain a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing, oil and gas, and healthcare industries. ICLM's Lifting Safety training (Course Code L1104) is a practical, hands-on program that equips construction workers, warehouse staff, manufacturing personnel, logistics professionals, maintenance technicians, and safety officers with the principles, techniques, and protocols necessary to perform lifting operations safely and in compliance with industry standards.

This course covers both manual lifting ergonomics and mechanical lifting equipment safety, providing a complete picture of lifting risk management for frontline workers and their supervisors.

Pre-Use Checks

Daily inspection discipline and hazard spotting basics.

Control Principles

Safe methods, sequencing, and decision making in operations.

Emergency Response

Incident communication and immediate response actions.

Core Learning Modules

Module 01

Introduction to lifting safety principles - the physical and regulatory foundations of safe lifting practice.

Module 02

Types of lifting equipment and their uses - hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, slings, and crane systems.

Module 03

Planning and organizing lifting operations - task planning, site assessment, and team briefing.

Module 04

Hands-on practice with lifting equipment - supervised practical sessions with real lifting tools and equipment.

Module 05

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for lifting activities - gloves, safety footwear, hard hats, and hi-vis requirements.