Program Overview
Hoists are critical lifting devices used in construction, manufacturing, mining, ship repair, and maintenance operations. When operated by untrained personnel or in poor condition, hoists can drop loads, collapse, and cause catastrophic injuries or fatalities. ICLM's Hoist Operation and Safety Training ensures that every operator, rigger, and supervisor involved in hoisting operations has the knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently.
A load dropped from height, a hoist wire rope that fails under tension, or a brake that slips without warning - these are not hypothetical scenarios. They happen on real job sites, with real consequences. Hoisting operations involve dynamic forces, mechanical complexity, and human factors that demand rigorous training and operational discipline.
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.