
Safety first: The inspection and use of Manual Hoists is safety-critical and should only be undertaken by a competent person. Anchor Industries’ training helps you put safety first.
Learner outcomes: Learner who pass this course will be able to safely use and inspect chain blocks and lever hoists in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements.
This course combines theoretical study and practical exercises to teach students about the statutory requirements, general safety and safe use of manual hoists.
It’s important to note that this course is designed to give the learner the skills to inspect manual hoists. In South Africa it is however, a requirement that hoists are inspected by an ECSA registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI), not just a competent person and this course does not guarantee that you will be registered as an LMI.
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What participants of the course said:

- One-day course with practical and theoretical modules
- Aimed at students who are likely to be involved in lifting and rigging or LMIs needing CPD points for continued registration
- Safe Use and Inspection Manual included with the course
- Students must pass the classroom activity, written and practical exams to receive a certificate
- Max. 10 students per course to provide optimal learning environment
- The course is presented at Anchor’s training centres; course material is presented in English
- On request, the course can be delivered at client’s premises.
Course dates 2019*
Month | Days |
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February | 08 |
March | 08 |
April | 05 |
May | 10 |
June | 07 |
July | 12 |
August | 16 |
September | 13 |
October | 11 |
November | 08 |
*dates valid for Anchor’s training centres in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Additional courses can be arranged on request.
Course content
Introduction to Manual Hoists
- Introduction
- General industry terms
- Required learner outcomes
- Learner role and responsibilities
General Safety and Equipment
- Amendments to OHS Act
- Safe approach to lifting operations
Parts of Manual Hoists
- Chain block parts
- Lever hoist parts
Safe Use of Manual Hoists
- Selection
- Safe use
- Product markings and certificates
- Inspections prior to use
- Care and maintenance
- Basic rigging techniques
How the hoist works
- Chain block
- Lever hoist
- Mechanical advantage
- Velocity ratio
- Efficiency
- Self sustaining lifting machines
Inspection and Testing
- Standards
- Facilities and equipment
- Inspections
- Load chain installation
- Performance test
- Overload protection device
- Documentation
Addendum
- Internal view of parts
- Visual inspection sheet – external
- Visual inspection sheet – internal
- Flow chart of inspection process
- Hoist testing sheet