Electric Hoist Seminar
Key Information
Duration:Half day (4 Hours)
Maximum Attendees: 6
Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace
Gain a working knowledge of the regulations and operational requirements for electric hoists.
Overview
This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to electric hoist operations. It will also give you the practical skills needed to identify any associated hazards and apply safe work practices when using an electric hoist to move loads.
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Outline legislation, regulations and codes of practice that relate to electric hoist operations.
- Apply hazard identification and risk assessment for hoist operations
- Apply safe slinging practices for electric hoist operations
- Move loads by electric hoist
Prerequisites:
- Hazard and Risk Management is recommended
All cranes, vehicles and equipment being used must have current certification, be well maintained and be in good/safe working condition for use.
Electric Hoist Seminar Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Electric Hoist training in New Zealand.
The Electric Hoist Seminar is a practical workplace safety course that provides participants with the knowledge and skills to safely operate electric hoists. The seminar covers legislation, regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, safe slinging practices and moving loads safely using an electric hoist. It is designed for workers who use electric hoists as part of their everyday job.
This seminar is suitable for anyone who operates or works around electric hoists, including maintenance personnel, manufacturing workers, warehouse staff, engineers, riggers, tradespeople, production teams and supervisors. It is also valuable for employers wanting to improve lifting safety and reduce workplace risks.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to electric hoists
- Identify hazards and complete risk assessments before lifting
- Apply safe slinging techniques
- Move loads safely using an electric hoist
- Follow safe operating procedures to reduce workplace incidents
No. The Electric Hoist Seminar is a non-unit-standard training course. It focuses on practical workplace competency and safe operating practices rather than awarding NZQA credits.
Yes. Participants should have at least three months of industry work experience before attending the seminar. Safety 'n Action also recommends completing Hazard and Risk Management training before undertaking the course.
The Electric Hoist Seminar is delivered over half a day (approximately four hours). Training can be completed at one of Safety 'n Action's training centres or delivered onsite at your workplace anywhere in New Zealand for company bookings.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Electric Hoist Seminar onsite throughout New Zealand. Company training allows employees to learn using their own equipment and workplace procedures, making the training highly relevant while reducing travel and downtime. All hoists and lifting equipment used during training must have current certification and be in safe working condition.
Electric hoists can present significant lifting hazards if they are used incorrectly. Proper training helps operators understand safe lifting techniques, identify hazards, assess risks, use correct slinging methods and comply with relevant legislation and industry best practice. Effective training helps reduce workplace injuries, equipment damage and lifting incidents.
Electric Hoist training is beneficial across many industries, including manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, logistics, ports, construction, fabrication, maintenance, utilities, heavy industry and industrial processing. Any workplace that uses electric hoists to lift or move loads can benefit from improved operator knowledge and safer lifting practices.
Safety 'n Action provides practical, instructor-led Electric Hoist training delivered by experienced industry professionals. The seminar combines current legislation, hazard management, safe lifting practices and hands-on learning to help participants operate electric hoists safely and confidently. Training is available nationwide or onsite to suit business requirements.
