Raising/lowering of lighting columns – EL046
Course Overview
This course is designed for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to Install/maintain hinged lighting columns, due to the nature of this course group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 6 people.
Course Aim
This course has been developed to ensure that Lancashire County Council employees who are required to Install/maintain hinged lighting columns are aware of any legal implications, Lancashire County Council policies and procedures and hazards associated with hinged columns.
Course Pre-Requisites
Must have completed SLP025 training.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives are to create:
- Safer working environment
- A reduction of costs and down times associated with poor practice/personal injury.
- Highly trained workforce
Learning Outcomes
- Create a safe working environment & compliance with legislation and Lancashire County Council polices /procedure
- Understand the importance of carrying out pre-start checks on all equipment
- Understanding of how to operate specialist equipment
- Common Problems when raising/lowering columns associated with this activity
- To be able to identify types of columns and equipment required.
Learning Methods
A range of teaching and learning methods including presentation and demonstration will be used with a focus on individual and group participation.
Course duration
4 hours excluding any breaks
6 places maximum