Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

Course Overview

This short course provides you with an introduction to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, otherwise known as LOLER. The course starts by explaining the purpose of LOLER, before setting out what is meant by a lifting operation. It then provides some examples of equipment covered by the legislation.

About This Course

This short course provides you with an introduction to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, otherwise known as LOLER. The course starts by explaining the purpose of LOLER, before setting out what is meant by a lifting operation. It then provides some examples of equipment covered by the legislation.

Next, it explores why lifting equipment safety is so important, detailing the types of injuries that machinery can cause. Moving on, the course covers the equipment maintenance requirements that must be complied with by law. It provides a detailed explanation as to what is meant by 'thorough examination' under LOLER, then looks at lifting equipment markings and the safe working load.

It finishes by covering what the regulations require of your organisation when it comes to the protection of young persons.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by LOLER and What equipment is covered by LOLER
• Develop an understanding on Lifting Equipment Safety
• Have an understanding on the importance of maintenance of equipment and lifting equipment markings.
• And finally understand the requirements LOLER requires when it comes to the protection of young persons.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is aimed at those in any industry that are responsible for and the use of Lifting Equipment. This could include site supervisors or managers.

Using this Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) course in Ireland

This online course can support Irish workplace training records for employees, supervisors, managers and contractors who need structured workplace awareness training. It is useful where an employer wants a consistent awareness module, a refresher option or a documented learning record that can be assigned to staff without arranging a classroom session.

The course should still be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, the site risk assessment and any local procedures. Online training is strongest when it is used alongside supervision, workplace instruction and practical checks where the topic involves equipment, physical tasks or site-specific controls.

Phoenix STS presents this course for Irish learners and employers as part of a wider training matrix. The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page help managers check the content before assigning it to staff.

This course uses UK LOLER terminology. Irish employers should check how the content aligns with Irish lifting equipment duties, inspections and local safe systems of work.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

View or download a sample certificate for this online course. The final certificate is issued through the online course platform after the learner successfully completes the course and assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, workplace or training matrix requires awareness of lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (loler). Employers should decide suitability by looking at the role, risk assessment and any sector-specific requirements.

Is this course enough on its own?

It depends on the topic and the learner's role. Online training can provide useful awareness and evidence of completion, but practical tasks, equipment use and site-specific procedures may still need local instruction, supervision or practical training.

What evidence does the learner receive?

Learners receive evidence through the online course platform after successful completion. This page also includes the course information PDF and, where available, a sample certificate so employers can review the expected evidence before enrolling.

Does this course refer to UK requirements?

Some online courses use UK terms because of the source course content. Irish employers should check the content against Irish legal duties, local procedures and role-specific requirements before assigning it as mandatory training.

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Irish Legislative Context

UK Legislation Covered: LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)

Irish Equivalent: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 2, Chapter 4 (Use of Work Equipment - Lifting). Irish regulations require thorough examination of lifting equipment, safe working load assessments, and competent person inspections, enforced by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

Phoenix STS delivers training under both Irish and UK regulatory frameworks. If you require guidance on which legislation applies to your organisation, contact us on 043 334 9611.