2011Directory

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Safety Materials
Online Learning
Practical Training
Competence Programmes
Mechanical Handling Services

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INDEX
Creating A Winning Safety Culture 4

Safety Awareness Materials 5-9

Handbooks
Safety Films - DVDs
Safety Awareness Posters

Elearning 10-15

EBook LIbrary 16

Safety Awareness Training Campaigns 17-18

Practical Training 19-51

Technical Director’s Statement

Practical Training Course Index 20

Training Course Descriptions, Dates & Prices

Including our latest man-riding winch training course
using the new “state-of-the-art” THERN man-riding winch

Crane Operator Assessment 52

Competence Programmes 53-55

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INDEX
Competence In Lifting Equipment Certification 56

UK Training Centre
& International Training Centres 57-58

Training The World 59-61

NSL/EAL Levels 1&2 ( Caspian )

Training available in the Caspian via our new alliance with RigMarine

Mechanical Handling Services 62-63

Independent Technical Reviews & Appraisals

Engineering Design & Rigging Supervision Services
Provision of Management Facilities & Services
The Site Competent Person / Technical Authority

Safe Operating Procedures 64-67

Lifting Equipment Control and Operation Procedures ( LECOP )

Safety Hardware 68-70

Working at Height Rescue Kits

Hands-free Lifting - Push / Pull Poles

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Creating
A Winning
Safety
Culture
For over 20 years we have been considered to be the leading
provider of Training Services and Teaching Documents to the
majority of International Oil Operators, Service Companies and
Major Contractors worldwide.

Our success is due to sticking to what we are best at and doing

it well. We liaise with Government Health & Safety Departments
internationally and produce user-friendly procedural documents,
training aids and training courses to help companies comply with
legislation, regulations and industry safety standards.

The safety culture in the Oil & Gas Industry is a very important
issue, and our services are increasingly in demand overseas. We
regularly supply training to all of the high activity global oil regions.
In addition to training and onsite coaching at clients’ facilities, we
also operate training centres in various international locations.

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Safety Awareness Products

Safety
Awareness
MATERIALS
Designed & Produced by NSL

Standard NSL Materials

Don’t Take Short-cuts

The International
Taking
short-cuts
We offer safety awareness materials and training packages to
Rigging & Lifting
with safety ...
all industries, whether the operation is lifting a load on an oil rig
Handbook
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook

of this book emphasise good practice

installation, working at height on a power or telecommunication mast,

ance on the safe use of all types of lifting
s handbook should be used to enhance
safety awareness.
The International
Rigging & Lifting
Handbook
FPAL
International English | 10th Edition

... can have

a wind farm generator, or simply carrying building materials on a
drastic results!
construction site, we can help you reduce the risks.

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0) 1224 208988 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 208044
A little prior
Our industrial safety awareness materials include:
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planning
saves time
Handbooks
ess & Training Materials

and effort.

All Images and Content © NSL 2009

Safety Films – DVDs
General Safety Safety Awareness Posters
International English Edition
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All documents are offered in a variety of languages including UK

English, American English, Arabic, Urdu, Portuguese, Spanish, French
& Russian.

Custom NSL Materials

Our highly experienced Technical Authors working alongside our
in-house Graphic Design department can write and produce new
materials designed specifically around your needs. We regularly
produce client specific handbooks, posters and training courses.
Either written from scratch, or interpreting and simplifying complex
company procedures & policies into easily understood documents.

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HANDBOOKS
International Safety
Awareness Materials
Our handbooks are convenient,
pocket-size (A6) books packed with
Subjects Available
safety information allowing for on-the- Rigging & Lifting £20
spot checking of safe practice. Widely Working at Height £20
used and applicable to all areas in
Safe Cargo Handling - Good & Bad Practice £15
the oil & gas and the construction
industries, our books are regarded as Crane Operations & Cargo Handling £15
“industry standard”. Manual Handling £6

Falls & Falling Objects £6

Injuries to Fingers & Hands £6

Electrical Safety £6

The International
Injuries to
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook

Fingers & Hands

Pocketbook

The International The contents of this book highlight the most common
Crane Operations causes of accidents involving fingers and hands and
& Cargo Handling
Handbook
addresses how best to avoid them. This pocketbook
The International
The International
should be used to enhance safety awareness.
Injuries to
The International Crane Operations & Cargo Handling Handbook

The International The contents of this book highlight the most common Fingers & Hands
Rigging & Lifting Safe Cargo Handling
Good & Bad Practice
Handbook
problems experienced when involved in crane operations
and cargo handling and contains guidance on how to do
The International
FPAL
Pocketbook
International English | 4th Edition

Handbook
it safely. This handbook should be used to enhance
Crane Operations
The International Safe Cargo Handling - Good & Bad Practice Handbook

safety awareness.
The contents of this book highlight the most common & Cargo Handling
International English | 10thproblems
Editionexperienced when packing and transporting Handbook
cargo and gives guidance on how to do it properly.
The handbook should be used to enhance
The International International English | 10th Edition

safety awareness. Safe Cargo Handling

Good & Bad Practice
FPAL
Handbook
International English | 3rd Edition Written, designed & published by NSL Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 208988 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 208044
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NSL Safety Awareness & Training Materials

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NSL Safety Awareness & Training Materials

Written, designed & published by NSL Ltd
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NSL Safety Awareness & Training Materials

box sets are available

NSL Safety Awareness & Training Materials

Handbooks are zero rated for vat. All other NSL Materials are subject to vat.

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DVDs
International Safety
Awareness Materials
Our Safety Awareness DVDs emphasise
good practice and provide guidance on
Subjects Available
safety in an entertaining and thorough Rigging & Lifting £150
way. Offering 15-20 minutes of viewing,
Crane Operations & Cargo Handling £150
a well-known TV personality is used, in
Manual Handling £150
often humorous situations, to reinforce
the message. Falls & Falling Objects £150

Injuries to Fingers & Hands £150

All 5 subjects are available separately in a choice

of 3 language discs:

Disc One UK English, French, Urdu & Arabic

Disc Two US English, Russian, Portuguese & Spanish
Disc Three Turkish

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Safety Awareness Products

POSTERS
International Safety
Awareness Materials
Our durable posters are supplied
full colour, A3. Each show safe
Subjects Available
techniques, common problems, Rigging & Lifting : 26 in set £104
accidents and their causes. All are LOLER : 6 in set £24
full of humour and ‘eye-catching’
Subsea Rigging : 10 in set £40
with the use of cartoon figures to
promote valuable messages about Working at Height : 24 in set £96
safety in the workplace. Price includes Safe Cargo Handling O+G UK : 36 in set £144
customisation with your company
Crane Operations & Cargo Handling : 36 in set £144
logo. Our standard posters can be
purchased individually for £4 each. Man Riding Winch Signals : 1 in set £4

Manual Handling : 16 in set £64

Designed & Produced by NSL

Manual Handling (Hotel & Bar Trade) : 12 in set £48

Keep all loose items
(and hair) clear of descenders ...
Manual Handling (Marine Series) : 14 in set £56

Manual Handling (Marine Vessels) : 8 in set £32

Manual Handling (Paper Making Industry) : £64

16 in set

Manual Handling (Postal & Packaging Services, £56

Warehousing & Transport Industries) : 14 in set

more on the next page ...

Designed & Produced by NSL

Always watch out for others

Designed & Produced by NSL around you ...

... you don’t want to be this Isolations

Always isolate machinery ...
caught up in your work!
Designed & Produced by NSL

All Images and Content © NSL 2009

When metal
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International English Edition
and bone ...

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... although you're

... there's well protected, they might not be!
no contest ! All Images and Content © NSL 2009

... before
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removing safety guards. International English Edition

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General Safety Safety Awareness Posters 10

(Always keep your fingers clear) International English Edition

All Images and Content © NSL 2009

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International English Edition

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POSTERS
International Safety
Awareness Materials
Our durable posters are supplied full colour,
A3. Each show safe techniques, common Subjects Available
problems, accidents and their causes. All are
Falls & Falling Objects : 24 in set £96
full of humour and ‘eye-catching’ with the
use of cartoon figures to promote valuable Injuries to Fingers & Hands : 12 in set £48
messages about safety in the workplace.
Confined Space & Vessel Entry : 10 in set £40
Price includes customisation with your
company logo. Our standard posters can be Electrical Safety : 24 in set £96
purchased individually for £4 each.
Accidents at Home : 1 in set £4

Forklift Trucks : 12 in set £48

Hydrocarbon Release : 6 in set £24

Mobile Crane Operations : 10 in set £40

Designed & Produced by NSL

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : 8 in set £32

Mis-use of Air Lift Bags
Using air lift bags can be
hazardous …
Standard Crane Hand Signals : 1 in set £4

Hand-Held Grinders : 12 in set £48

Industrial House-Keeping : 8 in set £32

General Safety : 16 in set £64

Lifting Equipment Legislation Matrix : 1 in set £4

Hands-Free Lifting / Safe Use of Taglines : £48

12 in set
Designed & Produced by NSL

Designed & Produced by NSL

Never use
When lifting your hands to
hold rigging
… NEVER mis-use or abuse them!
Designed & Produced by NSL
with eyebolts
in pairs, in place ...
All Images and Content © NSL 2009 Always switch off copiers always use two
before opening... sling legs ...

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to avoid trapped
hands and
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to keep
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International English Edition

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eLearning
An Overview
Introduction CD Delivery
eLearning is an extremely efficient way to train Where internet access is not available, we can
and learn. NSL eLearning allows individuals deliver eLearning courses on CD. These discs
to learn at their own pace, to pause at any can be distributed directly to the learners or
point to take notes from the on-screen course to their administrator. Each disc contains the
notes or stop at a convenient part in the names and login details of the preregistered
course, then return to it at a later date. learners.

Courses can be custom designed for

Courses Available
individual companies by adapting one of the
existing NSL courses, by taking a course the • Rigging & Lifting Safety Awareness
company has in place already and developing • An Introduction to LOLER
it for online delivery, or by creating brand new • Injuries to Fingers & Hands
bespoke courses.
• OGUK Cargo Handling Guidelines
Module 1 : General Cargo Handling
Take Full Control
• OGUK Cargo Handling Guidelines
Our Learning Management System (LMS) Module 2 : Transport of Dangerous
gives you full control of your learners’ training. Goods & Waste Management
The Administration area lets you fully manage
• Working at Height
your learners’ online training requirements
• Safe Use of Hand Grinders
from any computer with internet access.
• Falls & Falling Objects
Online Delivery • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
If you have internet access, the web is by
By Air
far the easiest and most efficient way to
deliver and manage our eLearning. Both • Confined Space / Vessel Entry
administrators and learners have full control • Safe Cargo Handling
via the web. Administrators can add new • Office Safety
learners and assign courses from any
computer with internet access. We can also build custom courses to suit any
training programme or induction process.
Broadband is preferable for learners, but
if access speeds are slow, audio can be
switched off to dramatically speed things up.

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eLearning
Taking a Course
Login
From first login, the site is designed to be simple and intuitive to use.

When you enter your unique username and password, you are
automatically taken to your personalised homepage.

Learn
The course slides are clear and informative. There is a full audio
voiceover on every slide.

The control panel on the right allows you to skip forward, back, pause
your slide, and mute the audio. You can also read the transcript of the
audio on this panel.

Assessment
Courses are broken down into a series of short parts, each ending
with a selection of test questions.

All the information required to answer the questions can be found

within the slides.

Certificate
Congratulations, you have successfully completed your course. Your
certificate will be stored online permanently.

Go to your “Course History” page where you can view and print all
your previously completed, and latest course certificates.

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eLearning
Learners’ Questions
How much computer experience is
required?
Very little. Our courses are very intuitive to navigate. They are designed
to guide even the most inexperienced user through with ease.

Will I require any special equipment or

software?
No. All you need is a computer preferably, with internet access.

Can I access my course from other

locations?
Yes. Our eLearning can be accessed from any online computer;
whether onsite, offshore, in the office, at home, or in our eLearning
Suite where courses are conducted in a controlled environment.

How long will it take to complete a

course?
The duration of courses will vary depending on several factors; how
quickly you take in the information, course subject, etc. As a guide,
2-4hrs should be enough time for most courses.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. On successful completion of a training course you will receive an
electronic certificate. All the certificates you gain will be permanently
stored on the database where you can view and print them at any
time.

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eLearning
Administrators’ Questions
How much does it cost?
Cost depends on the quantity of credits purchased. Prices start at £40
per credit and are reduced as quantities increase.

What are credits?

Courses are bought as “Credits”. One credit = one course. When
a course is assigned to a user, one credit is deducted from your
account.

You can add as many users as you like, credits will not be deducted
until courses are assigned.

Other costs?
There are no other costs for NSL eLearning courses. We do not
charge for storing course and learner data, administering learners,
adding learners, or generating certificates. Once you’ve purchased
your credits you will have free access to our Learning Management
System.

NSL Learning Management System?

Our online LMS will allow you to add new learners, assign courses
to them, check their progress, view their course history and print
certificates.

Customising & building courses?

Our in-house team of Designers and Technical Authors can easily
adapt our courses or develop new courses to suit your training
requirements.

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eLearning
Administering Your Learners
Create New Learners
To create a new learner account just enter their details into the online
form.

Alternatively, if you have a lot of learners to create, you can save time
by sending us a spreadsheet with the names. We can import them
into the system for you.

Assign Courses to Learners

Assigning a course to a learner is as simple as one click. You can
assign as many courses to a learner at one time as you wish.

Courses can be unassigned the same way. However, once a learner

has started the course it cannot be unassigned.

When learners are assigned a new course, they can be informed

automatically by email.

Learners’ Course History

Each Learner’s History lists all the courses assigned to them. It shows:

• Courses that have not yet been started by the learner.

• Courses the learner has in progress; including the last time the
learner logged in.

• A full list of the courses the learner has successfully completed.

Course Statistics
From the Learner’s History you can view the statistics of each course
the learner has completed. Details include:

• Number of attempts taken to complete each part; and the date of

each attempt.

• Time taken to complete each part.

• Total time taken to complete the course.

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eLearning
Administering Your Learners
Learners’ Certificates
Printable Certificates of all successfully completed courses are stored
with each learner’s history.

Search Learners
Manage your learners easily with this search facility. Find them, update
their details, view their course history and assign new courses.

Search by Course
Now you can easily manage your training campaign.

Search for the progress of learners by the course they have been
assigned. Who has not yet started, who is in progress, and who has
completed the course, can all be found here.

Search results can easily be exported to an Excel spreadsheet.

Manage Your Account

View how many credits you have on your account; how many are
used, and how many remain.

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eBook Library
Your Online Safety Resource
What is the eBook library?
Simply put, it’s all of NSL’s industry standard safety awareness handbooks made available to
you for online access.

One major advantage of online books is the ability to search the entire contents of the books
using keywords. Enter your search, then jump through the books to find exactly what you’re
looking for. Many of the useful tables contained in the books are available for downloading and
printing. The eBooks are regularly updated with relevant safety and legislative information.

Our eBooks are not downloadable, but accessed online. This means you always have access
to the latest revision of the book.

Access is licensed by the number of “Concurrent Users” you require. This allows a fixed
number of users access to the eLibrary at a given time.

eBooks available in the library are:

Rigging & Lifting Manual Handling
Safe Cargo Handling - Good & Bad Practice Falls & Falling Objects
Working at Height Injuries to Fingers & Hands
Crane Operations & Cargo Handling Electrical Safety - At Home & At Work

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Safety
Awareness
Training
Campaigns
Take control and blend to build
your own Safety Campaign
In today’s difficult economic climate reduced budgets need not mean reduced safety
standards in the workplace.

NSL’s Safety Awareness Campaigns are an extremely efficient way to train and learn.

Our extensive range of training materials, produced in a variety of languages, are designed to
be blended together and delivered over various medias to produce a single safety message
perfect for your requirements, environment and budget.

Whether you have 20 people in your office to train, or 2,000 people to train across several
continents, we can produce the perfect solution for delivering the necessary training,
assessments, and reference materials to improve safety.

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Practical
Training
Technical Director’s Statement
Our custom-built UK training centre is still one of the busiest, Proving Competence:
if not the busiest, training centre specialising in training for the
offshore oil and gas industry. We have retained / renewed all NSL has really got to grips with competence issues and have
our approvals granted by various national and international developed many competence programmes with varying levels
training and award bodies such as EMTA Awards Ltd (EAL), of ability designed to match the requirements of the various jobs
IRATA, API (the American Petroleum Institute) and OPITO. We involving lifting operations. Logbooks have been created for all
are still actively participating with industry work groups such these programmes, which facilitate the recording of experiences
as IADC, Oil and Gas UK, IMCA and OPITO to raise standards against the agreed performance criteria. These competence
and provide dedicated training courses and support materials programmes reflect the HSE’s thinking where the competence
to improve the skills of the Oil and Gas Industry workforce and levels should match the requirements of the job, i.e. the
hence improve safety overall. performance criteria is totally relevant and competence can be
achieved in an acceptable time frame.
As part of our continual development and improvement of
facilities at our training centre, we have just completed the Once again, because we know that “one size DOESN’T fit all”, all
installation of a “mini derrick” and dedicated man-riding winch to of these programmes can be customised to suit your particular
facilitate practical training in this discipline. It also increases our type of business and your particular type of installation or vessel.
scope to provide rescue from height and other general work at
height training. This is achieved quite easily by discussing the contents of the
logbooks (performance criteria), deleting anything that is not
Our thanks go to Thern Lifting Services Ltd for providing the relevant and adding in anything extra that you do practice to
state-of-the-art winch, which can only improve safety in man- enhance safety. That way, the competence process becomes
riding operations as we know them in the offshore Oil and Gas an accurate reflection of the way you do things and gives you the
Industry. chance to identify any shortfalls and thus make improvements.

Finally, if you have a specific problem with your own lifting

operations, give us a call and I’m confident we can assist.

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Practical Training Course Index

Practical
Training
Course List
Page Course
22 Rigging & Lifting : 3 Day
23 OPITO Approved Introduction to Rigging & Lifting Operations : 3 Day
24 Rigging & Lifting Refresher : 1 Day
25 Advanced Rigging & Lifting Level 3 | Technical Support : 3 Day
26 Subsea Rigging & Lifting : 5 Day
27 Lifting Operations Awareness : 1 Day
28 Lifting Operations Awareness : Train The Trainer : 2 Day
29 Loft Management and Equipment Examiner Course: 2 Day
30 Man-riding Winch Awareness: 1 Day
31 HASAWA, PUWER and LOLER: 1 Day
32 Banksman / Slinger : 2 Day
33 Combined Rigging & Lifting / Banksman Slinger : 4 Day
34 Lifting Operations Planning and Risk Assessment: 1 Day
35 Manual Handling Awareness : 1 Day
36 Manual Handling Assessor : 2 Day
37 Manual Handling Train The Trainer : 3 Day
38 Lifting Equipment Inspector : Module 1 : General Lifting Equipment : 5 Day
39 Lifting Equipment Inspector : Module 2 : Winches & Powered Hoists : 2 Day
40 Lifting Equipment Inspector : Module 3 : Pedestal & Mobile Cranes : 3 Day
41 Lifting Equipment Inspector : Module 4 : Overhead Travelling Cranes, Runway Beams & Swing Jibs : 2 Day
42 Lifting Equipment Inspector : Module 5 : Forklift Trucks & Stackers : 1 Day
43 Lifting Equipment Inspector : Module 6 : Containers, Baskets & Other Cargo Carrying Units : 2 Day
44 Confined Spaces and Vessel Entry : Awareness : 1 Day
45 Overhead Travelling Crane Operations : 1 or 2 Day Train the Trainer (completed at the clients’ premises)
46 Safe Packing & Handling of Cargo to & from Offshore Locations : 1 Day Practical (completed at the clients’ premises)
47 Abrasive Wheels Awareness : 1 Day
48 Abrasive Wheels Awareness: Train The Trainer : 2 Day
49 Work At Height : Awareness : 1 Day
50 Work At Height & Rescue : 2 Day
51 Work At Height & Rescue : Refresher : 1 Day

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Practical
Training
Information

General Cancellation Charges

The majority of courses concentrate on the These charges are based on how many days
practical aspects of the subject. before the course begins that we receive the
cancellation. These charges are a percentage
Certificate of the total cost of the course.

Successful delegates are issued with an 3 days or less, 100% cancellation charge
NSL certificate of training. Delegates who applies
successfully complete the Rigging & Lifting 4-7 days, 50% cancellation charge applies
course can continue their training with the 8-14 days, 25% cancellation charge applies
NSL competence-based training programme.
For full terms & conditions go to
Location [Link]

Each course is usually delivered at an NSL Bookings

Training Centre, but can be delivered at a
To reserve places, contact our Course
clients’ premises.
Bookings Department via any of the following:
PPE Required Tel: +44(0)1224 208988
Coveralls, hard hat and safety boots. Fax: +44(0)1224 208044
eMail: bookings@[Link]
Price Note: All courses require a MINIMUM of 4
£225 per person per day (subject to VAT) delegates

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Practical
Training
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exclusive to nsl

3 Day Rigging & Lifting

(Pre-requisite for the NSL/EAL Competence Programmes)

OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates about the technical aspects The course begins and ends with a written test paper
of lifting operations, appliances and accessories. It and the successful delegates are issued with an NSL
includes a detailed explanation of the relevant legislation certificate of training.
and regulations, specifically the Lifting Operations and
DETAILS
Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER). The course
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
also covers planning and risk assessment and includes
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
practical rigging scenarios which cover the performance
criteria, range statement and knowledge requirements COURSE HANDOUTS
of national standards of competence. The successful The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
completion of this programme will provide valuable
evidence towards a competence qualification. PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
CONTENTS
Current Legislation And Regulation (Including LOLER) NOTE
HSE Guidance Successful delegates can continue their training with
Safety Requirements the new NSL competence-based training programme
Planning A Rigging Operation for rigging and lifting operations. The programme is
Risk Assessment specifically designed to suit the needs of the UK and
Pre-Use Inspection international oil & gas industry. This is a joint NSL/EAL
Installation Of Lifting Equipment (EMTA Awards Ltd) initiative covering rigging and lifting
Correct Slinging Of Loads levels one, two and three.
Practical Exercises
Erection Of Capital Plant

WHO WILL BENEFIT

This course is aimed at delegates who are likely to be
involved in rigging and lifting operations at all levels
including the multi-task workforce.

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Practical
Training
3 Day OPITO Approved Introduction
to Rigging & Lifting Operations
OVERVIEW CONTENTS
NSL’s three-day industry standard / OPITO-approved Theoretical Presentation Content Comprises:
“Introduction to Rigging and Lifting Operations” training Provision And Use Of Work Equipment Regulations
course is the first step in the process of achieving Health And Safety At Work etc Act 1974
competence and is designed to train personnel new to LOLER
rigging and lifting operations. Integrated Safe Systems Of Work
Risk Assessment
The course is a mixture of theoretical presentations,
Planning Lifting Operations
practical demonstrations and exercises, combined with
Load Weight Estimation
the assessment of the delegate’s knowledge and skill level
Centre Of Gravity
during the learning process.
Angles And Tensions
Employing verbal questioning, practical observation and Slinging Applications And Guidelines
a written test paper, delegates are required to achieve Cross-Hauling
a score of 80% or above, in the course’s four areas of Crane Operations Overview
assessment. Hand Signals And Radios Communications
PPE
DETAILS Environmental Hazards
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre, Safe Use Of Ladders
but can be delivered at a client’s premises. Manual Handling
PPE REQUIRED Practical Demonstration and Exercises
Coveralls, hard hat and safety boots. Include:
STRUCTURE Pre-use Inspection of Equipment
The course begins with a day in the classroom, followed Rigging Locker Issue and Control
by two days of practical demonstrations and exercises. Planning and Completing Simple Rigging and Lifting
On completion of a written test paper, the successful Operations
delegates are issued with an NSL certificate of training. Completing Complicated Rigging and Lifting Operations

COURSE HANDOUTS
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.

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Practical
Training
1 Day Rigging & Lifting
Refresher
OVERVIEW
This course has been designed to update delegates on legislation
and regulations applicable to lifting operations, lifting appliances and
accessories. The course also covers planning, risk assessment and
includes practical rigging scenarios to test the theory.

CONTENTS
Updates On Current Legislation And Regulations (LOLER etc.)
HSE Guidance
Safety Requirements
Planning Rigging Operations And Risk Assessment
Practical Lifting Exercises

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Delegates who are involved in any type of rigging or lifting operations,
especially those who qualified prior to the introduction of LOLER.

STRUCTURE
The course begins and ends with a written test paper and the
successful delegates are issued with an NSL certificate of training.

DETAILS
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre, but can be
delivered at a client’s premises.

COURSE HANDOUTS
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.

PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
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training course
exclusive to nsl

3 Day Advanced Rigging & Lifting

Level 3 | Technical Support
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
This 3-day course is offered as either a stand-alone 3-day theory based, continual assessment course. As
course to personnel who want to expand their technical a stand-alone course, successful delegates receive a
understanding of lifting operations or for personnel who certificate of training. If completed as part of the NSL
have previously gained an NSL / EAL Level 2 competence / EAL competence programme, successful delegates
award and who aspire to further their learning and achieve receive a Level 3 competence certificate.
EAL endorsed Level 3.
DETAILS
NSL / EAL Level 3 pre-requisite | Personnel must gain a This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
further two years experience after completing NSL / EAL but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Level 2 and complete / record a further six complicated /
COURSE HANDOUTS
complex portfolio logs before entry to this level.
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook and course
CONTENTS notes delivered to delegates prior to the start of the
Delegates are required to answer questions and solve course to aid understanding and learning.
mathematical equations relating to the area and volume
PPE REQUIRED
of simple shapes, calculate the weight of an object, in
None.
air and water using density tables and buoyancy factors,
calculate an object’s surface area, calculate an object’s
centre of gravity, calculate basic trigonometry and draw
force triangles.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

It is aimed at Deck Foremen and Lifting Supervisors
involved in de-commissioning, subsea and complex lifting
operations.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
5 Day Subsea Rigging & Lifting

It is an essential requirement that all personnel, including

divers, who are required to operate lifting equipment and
get involved with lifting operations, are suitably trained
and experienced in its safe use. This course has been
specifically designed to satisfy the training part of this
requirement.

This unique course teaches the delegate about sub-

sea lifting operations, the safe use of lifting equipment
in the sub-sea environment, regulations, standards and
industry best practice. The course covers planning, risk
assessment, pre-use inspection and includes complicated
practical rigging and lifting exercises both in air and under
water in the National Hyperbaric Centre’s dive tank.

DETAILS
The first two and a half days of the course are delivered
at NSL’s training centre followed by two and a half days at
the National Hyperbaric centre.

BOOKINGS
To reserve your place, contact the National Hyperbaric
Course Bookings Department by eMail:

training@[Link]

National Hyperbaric Centre

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
1 Day Lifting Operations Awareness

OVERVIEW COURSE HANDOUTS

This theory based course is designed to impart the The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
necessary knowledge of all aspects of mechanical lifting
PPE REQUIRED
operations including a combination of rigging and lifting
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
and banksman / slinger techniques.

CONTENTS
General Industry Practice For Safe Crane Operations
General Industry Practice For Safe Rigging Operations
Basic Principles For Safe Slinging Operations
Planning Of Lifting Operations
Risk Assessment
Pre-Use Inspection Of Equipment
Equipment Discard Criteria
Lifting And Landing Of Loads
Controlling Loads
Protection Of Load From Rigging And The Protection Of
Slings From The Load

WHO WILL BENEFIT

This course is aimed at personnel who are involved in
mechanical lifting operations at all levels.

STRUCTURE
The course begins and ends with a written test paper
and the successful delegates are issued with an NSL
certificate of training.

DETAILS
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
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2 Day Lifting Operations Awareness
Train The Trainer
OVERVIEW WHO WILL BENEFIT
Designed to impart the necessary knowledge of all This course is aimed at supervisory personnel who are
aspects of mechanical lifting operations including a involved in mechanical lifting operations at all levels, and/
combination of rigging and lifting and banksman /slinger or those who may be delivering company based internal
techniques and presentation skills. training programmes.

CONTENTS STRUCTURE
General Industry Practice For Safe Crane Operations The course begins and ends with a written test paper
General Industry Practice For Safe Rigging Operations and the successful delegates are issued with an NSL
Basic Principles For Safe Slinging Operations certificate of training.
Planning Of Lifting Operations
DETAILS
Risk Assessment
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Pre-Use Inspection Of Equipment
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Equipment Discard Criteria
Lifting And Landing Of Loads COURSE HANDOUTS
Protection Of Load From Rigging And The Protection Of The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
Slings From The Load
Presentation Skills PPE REQUIRED
Delivery Techniques Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Lesson Plans

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Practical
Training
2 Day Loft Management &
Lifting Equipment Examiners
OVERVIEW WHO WILL BENEFIT
Familiarises delegates with the construction and operation This course is aimed at engineering, operations and
of all types of lifting equipment, i.e. appliances and maintenance personnel. Site and base employees who
accessories, to allow them to examine items of equipment are involved in purchasing, operating and inspecting lifting
with confidence. equipment will also find the course beneficial.

CONTENTS STRUCTURE
Construction And Safe Working Loads The course begins and ends with a written test paper
Examination Of Wire Ropes and the successful delegates are issued with an NSL
Examination Of Various Types Of Lifting Gear certificate of training.
Lifting Gear Rejection Criteria
DETAILS
Cumulative Discard Factors Of Wire Ropes
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Normal Wear And Discard Criteria
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Lubrication And Maintenance
COURSE HANDOUTS
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.

PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
1 Day Man-riding Winch Awareness

OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Man-riding with winches has been identified as a The 1-day course includes a final written questionnaire
substantially hazardous activity, and for that reason, to measure and record learning and understanding.
should only be carried out by competent personnel Successful delegates are issued with a certificate of
with suitable controlling procedures in place, and with training and a Winch Operator logbook to take away
equipment that is designed for that purpose. This 1-day with them, which can be used in the workplace to further
theory and practical based course has been specifically develop, structure and record workplace experience and
created using one of the latest state-of-the-art man-riding learning.
winches.
DETAILS
CONTENTS This course is currently delivered at NSL’s Aberdeen
Applicable UK And Norwegian Regulations And Standards training centre.
Industry Guidance
COURSE HANDOUTS
Alternatives To Man-Riding
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
Planning, Risk Assessment And Toolbox Talks
Competence PPE REQUIRED
Types Of Man-Riding Winches And Their Safety Features Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Associated Equipment
Certification And Pre-Use Inspection
PPE
Harnesses
Connection Points And Tools
Communications
Secondary Fall Protection And Rescue Plans
Safe Operation
Practical Exercises

WHO WILL BENEFIT

All personnel who are involved and / or required to carry
out man-riding winch operations.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
1 Day HASAWA, PUWER & LOLER

OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to update delegates on legislation and The course begins and ends with a written test paper
regulations applicable to lifting operations, lifting and the successful delegates are issued with an NSL
appliances and accessories. The course also covers certificate of training.
planning, risk assessment and includes practical rigging
DETAILS
scenarios to test the theory.
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
CONTENTS but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Updates On Current Legislation And Regulation (LOLER,
COURSE HANDOUTS
etc.)
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
HSE Guidance
Safety Requirements PPE REQUIRED
Planning Rigging Operations And Risk Assessment Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Practical Lifting Assessment
Practical Lifting Exercises

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Delegates who are involved in any type of rigging or lifting
operations, especially those who qualified prior to LOLER
coming into force.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
2 Day Banksman / Slinger

OVERVIEW COURSE HANDOUTS

Designed to give delegates theoretical and practical The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
experience in basic slinging practices and controlling
PPE REQUIRED
crane operations.
Coveralls, hard hat and safety boots.
CONTENTS
Current Legislation And Regulations
HSE Guidance
Safety Requirements
Inspection Of Lifting Equipment
Calculating Load Weights
Safe Slinging Of Loads
Safe Use Of The Relevant Equipment And Accessories
Controlling The Movement Of The Load
Communication

WHO WILL BENEFIT

This course is aimed at banksman/slingers, crane
operators, deck crew, roustabouts, drillfloor crews and
others involved in crane operations.

STRUCTURE
The course begins and ends with a written test paper
and the successful delegates are issued with an NSL
certificate of training.

DETAILS
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
4 Day Combined Rigging & Lifting /
Banksman Slinger
OVERVIEW NOTE
Combining these courses into one, allows delegates to Successful delegates can continue their training with the
complete these two essential courses in 4-days instead NSL competence-based training programme for rigging
of 5 days. The course encompasses the same theoretical and lifting operations. The programme is specifically
and practical content but removes all elements of designed to suit the needs of the UK and international oil
duplication, i.e. Lifting Operations Regulations, Planning, & gas industry. This is a joint NSL/EAL (EMTA Awards Ltd)
Risk Assessment, etc. initiative covering rigging and lifting levels one, two and
three.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
This course is aimed at delegates who are involved in
rigging and crane operations at all levels.

STRUCTURE
The course begins and ends with a written test paper,
with successful delegates issued with an NSL certificate of
training.

DETAILS
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.

COURSE HANDOUTS
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.

PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
1 Day Lifting Operations Planning &
Risk Assessment
OVERVIEW WHO WILL BENEFIT
This 1-day theory-based course is designed to give The course is aimed at personnel who are required to
delegates an understanding of the depth and quality of produce and / or authorise lifting plans and carry out
content required in the production and completion of lifting operations.
lifting plans and risk assessments.
STRUCTURE
Note | The course can also be structured to include a The course begins with a lecture, which then moves
practical element if requested. onto the actual planning and risk assessment of two
lifting operations ending with a short written test
CONTENTS
paper. Successful delegates will be issued with an
LOLER Regulation 8 | Organisation Of Lifting NSL certificate of training.
Operations
DETAILS
Categorization Of Lifting Operations
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training
Self Assessment Cards
Centre, but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Lift Description
Weight Of The Load COURSE HANDOUTS
Planning Considerations The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
Step-By-Step Procedure
PPE REQUIRED
Rigging Procedure Diagrams
None if only theory is required but coveralls, hard hat,
Route To Be Travelled
safety boots and gloves are required if a practical
Rigging Material Lists
element has been requested.
Risk Assessment
Theoretical Planning Exercises

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Practical
Training
1 Day Manual Handling Awareness

OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
This course has been designed to give delegates an The course is a mixture of practical demonstrations/
awareness of the manual handling operations regulations exercises and theoretical work. The course ends
SI 1992 NO 2793. To give the delegate the knowledge with a written test paper to assess knowledge and
of how to avoid manual handling operations. To reduce understanding. Successful delegates are issued with an
the risk of injury to delegates from manual handling NSL certificate of training.
operations.
DETAILS
CONTENTS This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Legislation And Regulations but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Manual Handling And Health
COURSE HANDOUTS
Complying With The Regulations
The International Manual Handling Pocketbook.
Overview Of Risk Assessments For Manual Handling
Operations PPE REQUIRED
Kinetic Handling Techniques None.
HSE Guidance And Practical Demonstrations

WHO WILL BENEFIT

All persons involved in manual handling operations, i.e. the
workforce.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Practical
Training
2 Day Manual Handling Assessor

OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to give delegates knowledge of the manual The course is a mixture of practical demonstrations/
handling operations regulations SI 1992 NO 2793. To exercises and theoretical work. The course ends
give the delegate the knowledge of how to avoid manual with a written test paper to assess knowledge and
handling operations. To conduct risk assessments understanding. Successful delegates are issued with an
to ensure the risk of injury to delegates is sufficiently NSL certificate of training.
reduced.
DETAILS
CONTENTS This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Day 1 but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Legislation And Regulations
COURSE HANDOUTS
Manual Handling And Health
The International Manual Handling Pocketbook.
Complying With The Regulations
Risk Assessments For Manual Handling Operations PPE REQUIRED
Kinetic Handling Techniques None required.

Day 2
Theoretical Risk Assessment Exercises
Practical Risk Assessment Exercises (Visiting A Worksite
Where Manual Handling May Have To Be Conducted)

WHO WILL BENEFIT

All managers, HSE personnel and supervisors who are
required to give in-house training and presentations on the
manual handling operations regulations and assessment
process to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling
operations.

Course dates are available from our Training Administrators

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Training
3 Day Manual Handling
Train The Trainer
OVERVIEW Day 3
This course has been designed to give delegates Practical Demonstration Of Presentation And Instruction
knowledge of the manual handling operations regulations Delegate Presentations
SI 1992 no 2793. To give the delegates the knowledge Delegate Presentations Of The Manual Handling Package
of how to avoid manual handling operations. To conduct Delegate Theoretical And Practical Presentation Of Kinetic
risk assessments to ensure the risk of injury to delegates Handling Techniques
is sufficiently reduced. To enable the trainer to deliver in-
WHO WILL BENEFIT
house training to the workforce to ensure the risk of injury
All managers, HSE personnel and supervisors who are
from manual handling operations is reduced or eliminated.
required to give in-house training and presentations on the
CONTENTS manual handling operations regulations and assessment
Day 1 process to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling
Legislation And Regulations operations.
Manual Handling And Health
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Complying With The Regulations
The course is a mixture of practical demonstrations/
Risk Assessments For Manual Handling Operations
exercises and theoretical work. The course ends
Kinetic Handling Techniques
with a written test paper to assess knowledge and
HSE Guidance And Practical Demonstrations
understanding. Successful delegates are issued with an
Instructional Techniques
NSL certificate of training.
Presentation Skills
DETAILS
Day 2
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Theoretical Risk Assessment Exercises
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Practical Risk Assessment Exercises (Visiting A Worksite
Where Manual Handling May Have To Be Conducted) COURSE HANDOUTS
Preparing A Presentation The International Manual Handling Pocketbook.
Revision Of The Manual Handling Training Package
PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.

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5 Day LEI Module 1

General Lifting Equipment
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in
proof load testing and thorough examination of lifting the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company
accessories and manual appliances. The course also personnel who are involved in the control and/or co-
covers the preparation of certificates and a series of ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would
practical assessments that cover the performance, also be beneficial to those who have no previous
range statement and knowledge requirements of national experience or have experience but require refresher
standards of competence. The successful completion of training.
this programme will provide valuable evidence towards the
DETAILS
EAL competence qualification.
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
CONTENTS but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Current Legislation And Regulations (Including LOLER)
COURSE HANDOUTS
British Standards
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook and
Document Preparation
Inspection Procedures.
Document Control
Methods Of Thorough Examination PPE REQUIRED
Methods Of Proof Load Testing Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Manufacturers’ Guidance
Manufacturing Processes NOTE
Practical Exercises Successful delegates can continue their development with
the new NSL / EAL competence programmes for Lifting
WHO WILL BENEFIT Equipment Inspectors. On successful completion of these
This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in programmes, delegates will be awarded with Certificates
the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company of Competence for the various modules by the national
personnel who are involved in the control and/or co- award body, EAL.
ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would
also be beneficial to those who have no previous Module 1 of the inspector competency programme
experience or have experience but require refresher must be completed prior to attempting the competency
training. programme for this module.

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Winches & Powered Hoists
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of The course is a mixture of theory and practical. All
proof load testing and thorough examination of winches delegates will be expected to complete both a written test
(utility, man-riding, access and davit) and powered paper and successfully demonstrate their level of basic
appliances. The course also covers the preparation of inspection skills under test conditions. On successful
certificates and a series of practical assessments that completion the delegate will be issued with an NSL
cover the performance, range statement and knowledge certificate of training.
requirements of national standards of competence.
DETAILS
The successful completion of this programme will
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
provide valuable evidence towards the EAL competence
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
qualification.
NOTE
CONTENTS
Successful delegates can continue their vocational
British Standards
development with the NSL / EAL competence
Document Preparation
programmes for Lifting Equipment Inspectors. On
Methods Of Thorough Examination
successful completion of these programmes, delegates
Methods Of Proof Load Testing
will be awarded with Certificates of Competence for the
Rejection Criteria
various modules by the national award body, EAL.
Manufacturers’ Guidance
Equipment Installation Module 1 of the inspector competency programme
NDT Requirements must be completed prior to attempting the competency
Practical Exercises programme for this module.

WHO WILL BENEFIT COURSE HANDOUTS

This course is aimed at delegates who are employed Inspection Procedures.
in the lifting equipment inspection industry or company
personnel who are involved in the control and/or co- PPE REQUIRED
ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
also be beneficial to those who have no previous
experience or have experience but require refresher
training.

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Pedestal & Mobile Cranes
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects The course is a mixture of theory and practical. All
of proof load testing and thorough examination of delegates will be expected to complete both a written test
pedestal and mobile cranes. The course also covers paper and successfully demonstrate their level of basic
the preparation of certificates and a series of practical inspection skills under test conditions. On successful
assessments that cover the performance, range completion the delegate will be issued with an NSL
statement and knowledge requirements of national certificate of training.
standards of competence. The successful completion of
DETAILS
this programme will provide valuable evidence towards the
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
EAL competence qualification.
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
CONTENTS
NOTE
British Standards
Successful delegates can continue their vocational
Document Preparation
development with the NSL / EAL competence
Methods Of Thorough Examination
programmes for Lifting Equipment Inspectors. On
Methods Of Proof Load Testing
successful completion of these programmes, delegates
Rejection Criteria
will be awarded with Certificates of Competence for the
Safety Devices
various modules by the national award body, EAL.
Manufacturers’ Guidance
NDT Requirements Module 1 of the inspector competency programme
Practical Exercises must be completed prior to attempting the competency
programme for this module.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in COURSE HANDOUTS
the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company Inspection Procedures.
personnel who are involved in the control and/or co-
ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would PPE REQUIRED
also be beneficial to those who have no previous Coveralls, hard hat and safety boots.
experience or have experience but require refresher
training.

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2 Day LEI Module 4

Overhead Travelling Cranes,
Runway Beams & Swing Jibs
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of The course is a mixture of theory and practical. All
proof load testing and thorough examination of overhead delegates will be expected to complete both a written test
travelling cranes, runway beams & swing jibs. The course paper and successfully demonstrate their level of basic
also covers the preparation of certificates and a series inspection skills under test conditions. On successful
of practical assessments that cover the performance, completion the delegate will be issued with an NSL
range statement and knowledge requirements of national certificate of training.
standards of competence. The successful completion of
DETAILS
this programme will provide valuable evidence towards the
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
EAL competence qualification.
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
CONTENTS
COURSE HANDOUTS
British Standards
Inspection Procedures
Document Preparation
Methods Of Thorough Examination PPE REQUIRED
Deflection Criteria Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Methods Of Proof Load Testing
Rejection Criteria NOTE
Safety Devices Successful delegates can continue their development with
Manufacturers’ Guidance the new NSL / EAL competence programmes for Lifting
NDT Requirements Equipment Inspectors. On successful completion of these
Practical Exercises programmes, delegates will be awarded with Certificates
of Competence for the various modules by the national
WHO WILL BENEFIT award body, EAL.
This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in
the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company Module 1 of the inspector competency programme
personnel who are involved in the control and/or co- must be completed prior to attempting the competency
ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would programme for this module.
also be beneficial to those who have no previous
experience or have experience but require refresher
training.

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1 Day LEI Module 5

Forklift Trucks & Stackers
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of The course is a mixture of theory and practical. All
proof load testing and thorough examination of forklift delegates will be expected to complete both a written test
truck stackers. The course also covers the preparation paper and successfully demonstrate their level of basic
of certificates and a series of practical assessments that inspection skills under test conditions. On successful
cover the performance, range statement and knowledge completion the delegate will be issued with an NSL
requirements of national standards of competence. The certificate of training.
successful completion of this programme will provide
DETAILS
valuable evidence towards EAL competence qualification.
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
CONTENTS but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
British Standards
COURSE HANDOUTS
Document Preparation
Inspection Procedures.
Methods Of Thorough Examination
Methods Of Proof Load Testing PPE REQUIRED
Rejection Criteria Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Safety Devices
Manufacturers’ Guidance NOTE
Practical Exercises Successful delegates can continue their development with
the new NSL / EAL competence programmes for Lifting
WHO WILL BENEFIT Equipment Inspectors. On successful completion of these
This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in programmes, delegates will be awarded with Certificates
the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company of Competence for the various modules by the national
personnel who are involved in the control and/or co- award body, EAL.
ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would
also be beneficial to those who have no previous Module 1 of the inspector competency programme
experience or have experience but require refresher must be completed prior to attempting the competency
training. programme for this module.

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2 Day LEI Module 6

Containers, Baskets & Other
Cargo Carrying Units
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of The course is a mixture of theory and practical. All
proof load testing and thorough examination of containers, delegates will be expected to complete both a written test
baskets and other cargo carrying units. The course paper and successfully demonstrate their level of basic
also covers the preparation of certificates and a series inspection skills under test conditions. On successful
of practical assessments that cover the performance, completion the delegate will be issued with an NSL
range statement and knowledge requirements of national certificate of training.
standards of competence. The successful completion of
DETAILS
this programme will provide valuable evidence towards the
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
EAL competence qualification.
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
CONTENTS
COURSE HANDOUTS
BS7072, DNV2.7-1 & EN12079
Inspection Procedures.
Document Preparation
Methods Of Thorough Examination PPE REQUIRED
Methods Of Proof Load Testing Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Rejection Criterias
NDT Requirements NOTE
Practical Exercises Successful delegates can continue their development with
the new NSL / EAL competence programmes for Lifting
WHO WILL BENEFIT Equipment Inspectors. On successful completion of these
This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in programmes, delegates will be awarded with Certificates
the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company of Competence for the various modules by the national
personnel who are involved in the control and/or co- award body, EAL.
ordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would
also be beneficial to those who have no previous Module 1 of the inspector competency programme
experience or have experience but require refresher must be completed prior to attempting the competency
training. programme for this module.

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Practical
Training
2 Day Confined Spaces & Vessel
Entry Awareness
OVERVIEW DETAILS
It is a requirement that all confined space operations are This course is currently delivered at NSL’s training centre.
carried out by suitably trained and experienced personnel.
PPE REQUIRED
This course has been designed to provide the delegate
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
with the necessary knowledge and best industry practices
when entering or working in confined spaces safely.

CONTENTS
The Confined Spaces Regulations no 1997 SI1713
Best Industry Practices
Definitions Of A Confined Space
Specified Risks And Their Control Measures
Safe Systems Of Work
Opening, Testing And Isolation Requirements
Ventilation, Purging And Cleaning Equipment
Access, Egress And Communications
PPE
RPE
Gas Monitoring
Dangerous Gases And Oxygen
Permit To Work Systems
Emergency Equipment And Procedures
Basic First Aid
Practical Exercises

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Personnel involved in the testing of atmospheres or who
are required to enter confined spaces.

STRUCTURE
The course is divided into classroom theory and practical
exercises and ends with a written test paper. Successful
delegates are issued with an NSL certificate of training.

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Practical
Training
1 or 2 Overhead Travelling Crane
Day Operations
OVERVIEW STRUCTURE
Designed to impart the necessary knowledge to allow The course is mixture of theory and practical. All delegates
personnel to operate overhead travelling cranes safely, will be expected to complete both a written test paper
including the safe handling of loads. and successfully demonstrate their level of basic operator
skills under test conditions. On successful completion the
CONTENTS
delegate will be issued with an NSL certificate of training.
Current Legislation And Regulations
General Industry Practice For Safe Crane And Lifting DETAILS
Operations This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Pre-Use Inspection Of The Crane And Rigging but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
The Safe And Smooth Operation Of Cranes
COURSE HANDOUTS
Initial Lifting And Final Landing Of Loads
The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
Controlling Swinging Loads
Basic Principles For Safe Slinging Operations PPE REQUIRED
Protection Of Load From Rigging And The Protection Of Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Slings From The Load
Lifting Loads With An Offset Centre Of Gravity Train the Trainer
Rotating Loads Completed at the clients’ premises.
Tandem Lifting (If Applicable)
The Use Of Hand Signals When Directing A Lifting
Operation

WHO WILL BENEFIT

This course is aimed at delegates who have to operate an
overhead travelling crane. It would be beneficial to those
who have no previous experience or have experience but
require refresher training.

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Training
1 Day Safe Packing & Handling of Cargo
to & from Offshore Locations
OVERVIEW WHO WILL BENEFIT
The safe packing and handling of cargo is a major part The course is aimed at all personnel who are involved in,
of most industrial processes and due to the nature of and are required to carry out cargo handling operations.
the work, can be hazardous. This 1-day training course
STRUCTURE
has been designed to supplement the eLearning course
The course does not include classroom presentations.
and help raise the awareness of all personnel involved in
Instead the Instructor sets the delegates physical tasks
cargo handling operations, whether on or offshore and
reflecting the subjects addressed in the eLearning
is based on the latest revision of the “Guidelines for the
programme to make sure the information is fully
Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore
understood / absorbed.
Locations” issued by Oil & Gas UK.
Note | maximum number of six delegates per course.
CONTENTS
eLearning must be completed prior to practical course.
Types Of Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs)
Design Standards And Certification DETAILS
Offshore Tanks – Chemical / Oil / Fuel, etc This course is delivered at a client’s premises who have
Portable Gas Equipment available:
Pre-Use Inspection Of CCUs And Slings
Dropped Objects Checks Various types of CCU along with their slings and shackles
Packing And Securing Contents Various sized cargo items and packing materials
Cargo Summary Tickets / Checklists Various securing items i.e. container nets, lashings, etc.
Slinging Loads And Lifting Loads Cargo summary tickets / checklists and cargo safety /
Special Cargo And Handling Tubulars security tags
Road Transportation And Non-Conforming Cargo Various wire slings, chain slings, fibre slings and shackles
CCU, Sling & Shackle Checklist Forklift Trucks
Cargo Summary Tickets / Checklist (Outbount + Inbound) COURSE HANDOUTS
Routine Lifting Plan + Risk Assessment The International Safe Cargo Handling Handbook.
Non - Conformance Checklist
PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.

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Practical
Training
1 Day Abrasive Wheels

OVERVIEW DETAILS
Designed to update delegates on legislation and This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
regulations applicable to abrasive wheels. The course also but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
covers hazards and precautions, and the recommended
COURSE HANDOUTS
documentation requirements.
The Safe use of Abrasive Wheels Handbook.
CONTENTS
PPE REQUIRED
Hazards And Precautions
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Markings On Abrasive Wheels As To Their Type, Size And
Speed
How To Store, Handle And Transport Abrasive Wheels
Inspections And Testing Of Abrasive Wheels For Damage
The Functions Of All Of The Components Used With
Abrasive Wheels, i.e. Flanges, Blotters, Bushes, Nuts, etc
Correct Disassembly And Assembly
Dressing Of Abrasive Wheels
Correct Adjustment, I.E. Work Rests, Guards, Spark
Guards
PPE

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Delegates who are involved in the use of abrasive wheels,
and those who are responsible for the changing of
abrasive wheels, or those who supervise abrasive wheel
operations.

STRUCTURE
The course begins with the standard abrasive wheels
course. The delegates will then receive corrective tuition
on instructional techniques. Delegates are issued with an
NSL certificate of training.

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2 Day Abrasive Wheels
Train The Trainer
OVERVIEW DETAILS
Designed to update delegates on legislation and This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
regulations applicable to abrasive wheels. The but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
course also covers hazards and precautions, and the
COURSE HANDOUTS
recommended documentation requirements.
The Safe use of Abrasive Wheels Handbook.
CONTENTS
PPE REQUIRED
Hazards And Precautions
Coveralls, hard hat and safety boots.
Markings On Abrasive Wheels As To Their Type, Size And
Speed
How To Store, Handle And Transport Abrasive Wheels
Inspections And Testing Of Abrasive Wheels For Damage
The Functions Of All Of The Components Used With
Abrasive Wheels, i.e. Flanges, Blotters, Bushes, Nuts, etc
Correct Disassembly And Assembly
Dressing Of Abrasive Wheels
Correct Adjustment, i.e. Work Rests, Guards, Spark
Guards
Recommended Documentation Requirements
Instructional Techniques

WHO WILL BENEFIT

All managers, HSE personnel and supervisors who are
required to give in-house training and presentations to
delegates on the safe use of abrasive wheels. Also those
who are responsible for the changing of abrasive wheels,
or those who supervise abrasive wheel operations.

STRUCTURE
The course begins with the standard abrasive wheels
course. The delegates will then receive corrective tuition
on instructional techniques. Delegates are issued with an
NSL certificate of training.

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Practical
Training
1 Day Work At Height Awareness

OVERVIEW WHO WILL BENEFIT

This course is designed to introduce delegates to the This course is aimed at those who are new to industry or
principles and equipment involved in modern working at those whose employer may require them to occasionally
height systems. In the UK, in the 5-year period from 1996 work at height.
to 2001, we have suffered 400 deaths and 28,000 major
STRUCTURE
injuries as a result of falls from a height.
This course consists of lectures and practical
*The number of workers fatally injured as a result from demonstrations. Delegates will be assessed by means of
falling from a height rose from 52 in 2006/07 to 58 in a written paper. On successful completion the delegate
2007/08, an increase of 12%. *Major injuries to employees will be issued with an NSL certificate of training.
due to falling from a height accounted for 12% (3,235) of
DETAILS
all major injuries in 2007/08.
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Many of these accidents could have been avoided but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
through awareness training and appropriate equipment
COURSE HANDOUTS
selection.
The International Working at Height Handbook.
This course is the foundation for a 3-part scheme, the
PPE REQUIRED
elements of which can either be taken separately or timed
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
to run consecutively.

CONTENTS
Access Systems And The Hierarchy Of Risk
Risk Assessment
Anchor Point And Rigging Equipment
Fall Arrest Equipment
Work Positioning Equipment

Note: When booking a Work at Height & Rescue course, please specify on which Rescue Kit you require training.
*Source: Health and Safety Commission - Statistics of workplace fatalities and injuries.

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2 Day Work At Height & Rescue

OVERVIEW to occasionally work at height, for example, painters,

This course is highly practical in nature, delegates will scaffolders, mechanical and electrical technicians,
experience the whole process of a safe and systematic steel erectors, riggers, steeplejacks, electricity and
approach to working at height operations. The course telecommunications workers. This course will also be of
includes the skills required to rescue / recover a colleague interest to the emergency services.
hanging in suspension. This is an essential, if often
STRUCTURE
overlooked, function as an unconscious casualty may
This course is made up of both theoretical and practical
have as little as 10 minutes to survive in this position.
elements. Following completion of the theory element on
CONTENTS day one, delegates will be required to complete a question
The UK Work At Height Legislation paper. The practical element on day two will consist
Principals Of The Hierarchy Of Risk of introductions to various work at height equipment
Fall Avoidance and demonstrations of various rescue systems used to
Work At Height Techniques recover a fallen worker. Delegates will be encouraged to
Selection And Safe Use Of Harnesses participate in question and answers sessions during these
Selection And Safe Use Of Lanyards And Energy demonstrations.
Absorbers
DETAILS
Karabiners And Connectors
This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
Anchor Point Selection
but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
Vertical Lowering Of Casualty
Vertical Raising Of Casualty COURSE HANDOUTS
Use Of Stretchers The International Working at Height Handbook.
Suspension Trauma
Question And Answer Sessions PPE REQUIRED
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
The course is aimed at those whose work requires them
to work at height as part of a work team. This would
include the majority of oilfield personnel who are required

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1 Day Work At Height & Rescue
Refresher
OVERVIEW DETAILS
This course is designed to enable clients to provide This course is usually delivered at an NSL Training Centre,
refresher training for personnel who have attended a but can be delivered at a client’s premises.
2-day Work at Height & Rescue Specific course who have
COURSE HANDOUTS
been unable to use or train with an NSL rescue system
The International Working at Height Handbook.
within the last 12 months.
PPE REQUIRED
CONTENTS
Coveralls, hard hat, safety boots and gloves.
Determining Safe And Suitable Anchors
Vertical Recovery Of Casualty By Raising
Vertical Recovery Of Casualty By Lowering
Recovery Adjacent To Casualty
Horizontal Movement Of Casualty
Diagonal Movement Of Casualty
Transferring Casualty Between Rescue Systems
Use Of Stretchers

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Those who have completed the 2-day Work at Height &
Rescue Specific course, but have not had the opportunity
to use or train with the rescue equipment within the
past 12 months. This would include oilfield personnel,
Scaffolders, steel erectors, riggers, steeplejacks, electricity
and telecommunications workers.

STRUCTURE
This course is solely practical in nature, class-work having
been covered in the 2-day work at height & rescue
course. The course will be structured to provide refresher
training specific to the rescue system used by the client.

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Crane Operator
Assessment
NSL has a team of more than 30 Instructors / Skills Assessors, DECK OPERATIONS UNSUPERVISED - STAGE 2
most of whom are qualified and capable of carrying out Crane
• Handling containers, tubulars and pipe-work,
Operator assessments in accordance with BS ISO 15513 and
loads with an offset C of G
BS 7121.
• Hand signals and radio communications
Assessment Procedure
• Full pre-shift inspection of the crane, knowledge of company
The assessment begins with a questionnaire. This enables procedures, knowledge of the crane, knowledge of basic
the assessor to confirm that the Crane Operator’s knowledge slinging including sling angles and tensions. Also, knowledge
is adequate. The Operator is also interviewed to assess their of emergency operating systems and procedures
experience on the specific type of crane they operate. The
Assessor then observes the Operator performing various Deck Operations Unsupervised
practical exercises according to the skills level they are being
And Supply Vessel Lifting
assessed against. Observation is from Deck Level and where
possible, also from the Cab / Operator Level. Feedback is given Operations - Stage 3
during the assessment, and also at the end during the debrief,
• Handling containers, tubulars and pipe-work, loads with an
when the Operator is informed of the result. The assessment
offset C of G
is only completed when every relevant unit of the standard has
been covered. • Hand signals and radio communications

Typical elements covered: • Full pre-shift inspection of the crane, knowledge of company
procedures, knowledge of the crane, knowledge of basic
Basic Deck Operations Under slinging including sling angles and tensions, knowledge of

Supervision - Stage 1 emergency operating systems and procedures

• Handling containers, tubulars and pipe-work, loads with an • The operator would also be required to demonstrate both

offset C of G theoretical and practical experience of; dynamic loading,

sea states, bulk hose operations, wind-speeds and related
• Hand signals and radio communications company and crane operating limitations. Also, all operations
regarding loading and unloading of supply vessels
• Full pre-shift inspection of the crane, knowledge of company
procedures, knowledge of the crane, knowledge of basic
slinging including sling angles and tensions

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Competence In Rigging & Lifting Operations

Competence
Competence Programmes

Personnel who require to be deemed competent must possess Once satisfactorily completed, EAL issue the delegate with a
and be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of practical skill certificate of competence.
and theoretical knowledge to carry out a given task safely.
The competence certificate is valid for two years, after which
Personnel can achieve competence by completing training time the delegate should be re-assessed to confirm competence
and assessment which documents evidence about their is being maintained and / or progress to the next level.
achievements, skills, knowledge and abilities.
NSL currently offer competence programmes in the following
Step Change in Safety, the UK based partnership with the subjects and levels:
remit to make the UK the safest Oil and Gas Exploration and
Production province in the world, offers the industry the following Rigging & Lifting Level 1
guidance on how to achieve competence.
Aimed at Technicians, Banksman / Slingers and Load Handlers
Stage 1 Initial training and assessment who are required to perform Routine and Simple lifts but
Stage 2 Supervised training in the workplace may also participate in Complicated and Complex lifts under
Stage 3 Workplace assessment of competency supervision.
Stage 4 Ongoing performance advancement
Rigging & Lifting Level 2

Achieving Competence with Aimed at Riggers and Deck Foremen who are required to
perform Routine, Simple, Complicated and Complex lifting
NSL operations, it is also aimed at those responsible for the planning
and safe execution of lifting operations.
NSL can offer clients two options for achieving competence in
lifting operations. Advanced Rigging & Lifting Level 3 | Technical Support

Aimed at Deck Foremen, Lifting Supervisors involved in de-

Option 1 commissioning, subsea and complex lifting operations
In September 2002 NSL, in association with the UK Government
Competence Portfolio Pre-requisites
award body EMTA Awards Ltd. (EAL), created competence
programmes designed specifically for personnel required to carry Personnel new to lifting operations must take a progressive route
out lifting operations (Riggers) and those required to certify and to achieving competence, i.e. starting with Level 1, reflecting
inspect lifting equipment (Lifting Equipment Inspectors). their inexperience in this subject. Level 2 is designed to record
and assess existing knowledge and experience.
Both our programmes begin with a training course where
delegates receive a certificate of training upon successful Therefore, beginners or less experienced personnel MUST
completion. complete Level 1 first and then gain the necessary experience
over two years before they attempt Level 2.
Delegates then have the option to proceed with the completion
of a competence portfolio. The portfolio is used to record their Experienced personnel wishing to enrol directly onto Level 2
activities and experience in the workplace, and used as evidence without going through 1 will be required to provide evidence that
of their competence (tasks recorded must be witnessed and they have at least 3 years experience working full time in rigging
when completed should be submitted for assessment and and lifting operations.
verification by NSL and EAL).

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Competence
Competence Programmes

Personnel who aspire to further their learning and achieve Level NSL / EAL Competence
3 must complete Level 2, gain a further two years’ experience in
lifting operations and complete / record a further six complicated / Certificate
complex portfolio logs before entry onto this level.
EAL (EMTA Awards Ltd) are a QCA / SQA approved Award Body
and are the UK’s leading award body for engineering National
Competence Portfolio Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and their Scottish equivalent
The portfolio contains a list of tasks that have to be completed (SVQs).
three times by the delegate to provide evidence of competence
in the workplace when operating Lifting Equipment, or otherwise
involved in Rigging & Lifting or Crane Operation activities.

The portfolio tasks are divided into four sections, A, B, C & D. The
delegate must complete two out of the four sections, which are
chosen by the delegate, depending on the type of lifting operation
they are required to carry out in the workplace.
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toolbox talks, selection of equipment, pre-use examination of
lifting equipment, slinging the load etc. The delegates can then
choose either B, C or D depending on their scope of work.

Section B: Is aimed at the delegate who works mostly with lifting

machines such as chain hoists, lever hoists, beam trolleys and
tasks include erecting / installing / using lifting appliances, lifting in
a confined space, and cross hauling a load, etc.

Section C: Is aimed at the delegate working mainly with cranes

and performs tasks including the inspection and preparation of
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Competence
Competence In Lifting
Equipment Certification
Lifting Equipment Inspector
Due to the extensive range of lifting equipment, the
training and competence in this programme has
been separated into six modules to allow prospective
inspectors to qualify in one subject at a time and
gradually build up their knowledge, experience and
therefore competence.

Clients and inspectors may choose any course, in

any order, if only training is required. However, if the
competence portfolio route is required then the first
module must be completed before any other module
can be attempted.

The programme is divided into the following

modules:

Module 1: General Lifting Equipment

Module 2: Winches and Powered Hoists

Module 3: Pedestal and Mobile Cranes

Module 4: Overhead Travelling Cranes, Runway

Beams and Swing Jibs

Module 5: Forklift Trucks and Stackers

Module 6: Containers and CCUs

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UK Training
Centre
2007 saw the opening of our
Custom Built Training Centre Howe Moss

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The centre is located close to Aberdeen Airport on a half
acre site consisting of an 800m2 outdoor training area Argyll Rd
Training
and a 500m2 indoor practical training hall. The facility has Centre
four lecture-rooms and a dedicated eLearning suite.
Dyce Drive
A96 & City Centre

Howe Moss Crescent

Kirkhill Industrial Estate
Dyce, Aberdeen
AB21 0GN

From Aberdeen Airport

1 Head southeast on Brent Rd 0.3 mi
2 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Argyll Rd 0.2 mi
3 Turn right at Dyce Dr 0.7 mi
4 Turn left at Howe Moss Rd 361 ft
5 Turn left at Howe Moss Dr 0.1 mi
6 Turn right at Howe Moss Crescent

From Anderson Drive (North)

1 Head west on Haudagain Roundabout toward A90 79 ft
2 Slight left at A96 / Auchmill Rd, Continue to follow A96 1.3 mi
3 Slight left to stay on A96. Go through 1 roundabout 1.1 mi
4 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dyce Dr 1.6 mi
5 Turn left at Howe Moss Rd 361 ft
6 Turn left at Howe Moss Dr 0.1 mi
7 Turn right at Howe Moss Crescent

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International
Training
Centres
International Training Centres

Our training facilities provide an exciting and realistic NSL have the following training centres to support our
working environment, enhancing the quality of our ‘Oilfield overseas offices:
Standard’ training courses and allow us to expand our
portfolio of training services. NORTH AMERICA
Because most of our courses require practical exercises, Providing training in Broussard, Louisiana.
we have carefully constructed & designed specific tasks to
reinforce the safety messages given during the theoretical CASPIAN
section of each course.
Providing training in Baku, Azerbaijan and in Tblisi,
A Guided Tour ... Georgia.

If you’d like a tour of any of our Practical Training Facilities, In addition to NSL Training centres, we have also helped
please call +44(0)1224 208988 or email: info@nsl- our clients create their own “NSL-standard” training
[Link]. We’ll be delighted to show you around centres by redesigning their existing facilities and advising
and talk to you about how we can help you to stay on the set up to provide suitable practical exercises. We
safe. We are also happy to show you around our head then provide instructors to carry out the training and
office, where all of our courses are produced and safety certify the whole process from Aberdeen.
materials developed.

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Training
The World
NSL UK
Since 1989 NSL has constantly strived to create
consistency in rigging & lifting and crane related training
worldwide by continually improving our safety awareness
materials, training courses and gaining approvals from
nationally recognised lead bodies in every region where oil
and gas is being explored and produced.

All the practical training listed in this directory is presented

at our new training facility in Dyce, Aberdeen. However,
this training can be delivered at clients’ sites on and
offshore.

All NSL Technical Documents, Training Course and Safety

Awareness Materials are developed in-house by our
Graphics / Multimedia and Technical Departments at our
Queens Road, Aberdeen head office. The head office also
manages and supports our training and technical services
worldwide.

Wherever our clients are working internationally, when it

comes to safety, we intend to be able to look after their
interests on a global scale. That is our commitment to the
Oil and Gas Industry.

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Training
The World
NSL Caspian - Branch Office • Compilation of Procedural Documents including
Method Statements and Risk Assessment
Established 2004. From our office in Baku, Azerbaijan,
NSL offer the placement of specialist personnel qualified • Technical back-up where necessary from Head Office
in the field of crane operations, mechanical handling and in Aberdeen
lifting equipment, to assist in the control of all aspects • 24 hour call-out facilities
of their clients’ lifting operations. NSL personnel are
exclusively based at various locations in Azerbaijan and NSL has recently formed an alliance with RigMarine,
Georgia and provide the following services: the leading training company in the Caspian area, so
that the NSL / EAL Rigger Levels 1 and 2 training and
• Maintenance / Certification Requirements, Rigging Loft competence programmes are now available to all.
Management RigMarine instructors have received further training at
• Assessment of suitability of Contractors and NSL in Aberdeen so they can deliver training to the same
Equipment Types for Particular Projects high standards. The competence programmes are still
administered by NSL to ensure standards are maintained.
• Training, Review and Continued Assessment / We are looking forward to seeing reduced lifting-related
Coaching of Personnel incidents and accidents in the Caspian area as a result of
this new initiative.
• Provision of Technical Authority / Appointed Person
where required

• Liaison with Crane Providers / Operators

RIGMARINE

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Training
The World
NSL America • To spread training into other industry sectors and
geographical locations within North America
Established 2005. The primary objectives of the Houston,
Texas office and the training facility in Broussard, • To use our Houston office as a stepping stone to the
Louisiana are as follows: South Americas and the Caribbean to promote the US,
Spanish & Portuguese translated versions of our safety
• To firmly establish NSL training in the US Oil & Gas awareness documents
Industry, particularly Crane Operations, Rigging &
Lifting and Working at Height Rescue • To be represented in, and to influence, the creation of
international standards for the above subjects through
• To actively seek to increase US sales of NSL materials alliances and partnerships
and services

• To gain a reputation for innovation and quality in

training and publications

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Mechanical
Handling
Services
Independent Technical Engineering Design &
Reviews & Appraisals Rigging Supervision
This is a service where our engineers make Services
a field visit to review either systems of work, This is a specialist service dealing with all
performance levels of personnel (including mechanical handling and installation problems
Crane Operator Assessments to international incorporating everything from the initial
standards) or standards of maintenance on offshore survey to the production of the final
plant and equipment with a view to their implementation work pack.
safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
The service includes detailed fabrication
They can also perform feasibility studies for drawings, structural calculations, procedural
proposed modifications to plant and / or any drawings, relevant text / instructions and
changes to existing operational procedures. equipment lists.
This service includes mechanical handling
reviews on oil & gas installations during Note: NSL can offer the services of expert
construction, vessels and drilling rigs prior riggers who are experienced in design /
to them being chartered by the operating fabrication / offshore implementation and
company. are available to go onsite to supervise any
installation or removal of plant and equipment.
NSL also perform Failure Investigations. We
are often called upon as third party / expert
witnesses.

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Mechanical
Handling
Services
Provision of Management The Site Competent Person /
Facilities & Services Technical Authority
The placement of specialist personnel qualified in the NSL are now offering multi-disciplined Lifting Specialists /
field of crane operations, mechanical handling and / or Technical Authorities on long or short-term contracts.
lifting equipment to control all aspects of lifting operations
All of our specialists have a minimum of 15 years’
including the following:
experience in the lifting industry, supported by NSL’s
• Maintenance / Certification Requirements Technical Department and must complete rigorous in-
house training programmes prior to going on contract.
• Suitability of Contractors and Equipment Types for
Particular Projects This qualifies them to supply the following:

• Review / Assessments of Completed Projects • Training To International Standards

• Technical Library Enquiries • Crane Operator Assessments To International

Standards
• Liaison with Certifying Authorities
• Produce / Review / Approve Technical Documentation
• Compilation of Procedural Documents
• Advise On Current Legislation, Regulations And Best
• The preparation of operational / procedural documents
Industry Standards
to ensure the safe and efficient use of machinery
and equipment in compliance with current HSE and • Liaise With Other Technical Departments
legislative requirements
In Addition, They Can Supervise and/or Actually Perform

• Technical Reviews Of Client And Contractor Operations

• All Categories Of Lifting Operations

• On-Site Coaching And Mentoring

• Implementation Of Certification Systems

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Safe Operating
Procedures
Lifting Equipment Control
& Operation Procedures
The “Lifting Equipment Control and Operation Procedures” The main purpose of the LECOP manual is to
(LECOP) is a documented system which includes policy educate users and other personnel involved with
and procedures designed to give companies complete lifting equipment and operations
control over their lifting operations and to help them
comply with current legislation and regulations, specifically Industry Best
Practice
the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations Knowledge
(LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Standards

Regulations (PUWER). The document contains guidance

on all aspects of lifting operations including, but not limited Regulations

to; the initial selection of the correct equipment through &O

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Controls

Who’s adopted LECOP?

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Safe Operating
Procedures
Lifting Equipment Control
& Operation Procedures
The procedures and guidance contained within the The following pages describe how the various sections of
document have been compiled with the following the document satisfy the requirements of both LOLER and
objectives in mind: PUWER and contain an index of the various procedures
we feel are required to ensure safe lifting operations and
• The prevention of equipment failure due to poor quality
compliance with the Regulations. In certain cases, we
(Systems of approval of manufacturers/vendors/
have given reasons for the particular procedures being
products)
included.
• The prevention of equipment failure due to misuse
(Training of personnel - issue of “safe use” guidance) PART 1
• The prevention of equipment failure due to inadequate/
The Policy Statement -
poor maintenance (Management Level)
(Standardisation of Repair Procedures and PMRs)
This contains the actual policy statement outlining the way
• The prevention of equipment failure due to improved in which lifting operations should be managed in general,
inspection techniques including controlling methods for the safe operation of
(Standardisation of Inspection Procedures) lifting equipment. It also details the responsibilities of
personnel including 3rd parties / contractors to prevent
• The prevention of rigging system failures importing problems from outside sources. It serves as
(Preparation of explicit Procedures, Plans and Risk a guide to the rest of the document by giving a list of
Assessments, for Mechanical Handling activities cross-referenced with their relevant controlling
Operations) procedures. In addition, this part of the document
To make the document more manageable and user- addresses:
friendly, it is suggested that it should be split into 3 • The categorisation of lifting operations
parts to suit the 3 levels it is aimed at, e.g; Part 1 - • The planning of lifting operations
Management, Part 2 - Supervision and Part 3 - Workforce. • Risk assessment
• The competent person
• The competence of personnel in general
• Training levels

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Safe Operating
Procedures
Lifting Equipment Control
& Operation Procedures
PART 2 To ensure on-going integrity of lifting equipment /
accessories:
Support Procedures
Preventative Maintenance Routines plus Repair
(Supervisor Level)
Procedures which specify minimum requirements for an
This part contains procedures to ensure that the overhaul whether the equipment is owned, hired or leased
equipment made available to the work force is suitable by the Company. This set of procedures can be issued
for purpose and adequately maintained as per the with the invitation to tender for repair work and/or be used
requirements of PUWER, e.g: for audit purposes.

To aid proper selection: To ensure safe continued service of lifting

equipment / accessories:
Illustrated technical manual containing manufacturers’
specification and other relevant technical information on Written Scheme of Examination plus Inspection
their various products including how they should and Procedures describing minimum standards acceptable.
shouldn’t be used so that selection is made on the ability This set of procedures can be issued with the invitation
of the equipment to perform the work. to tender for LOLER inspections and/or used for audit
purposes.
To ensure correct procurement:
To ensure quality of 3rd party equipment:
List of approved products (i.e. with good track record), list
of approved manufacturers, information to be given to the Minimum acceptance criteria to ensure lifting equipment
supplier, documentation and certification requirements, and accessories are correctly presented at the work site
etc. and are fit for purpose.

To ensure suitable storage of equipment: To ensure quality of rental plant:

Rigging loft specifications covering heating, lighting, Minimum acceptance criteria for contracted forklifts
issuing “T” card systems, quarantine areas, etc. and cranes arriving at a company worksite or offshore
installation.

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Safe Operating
Procedures
Lifting Equipment Control
& Operation Procedures
PART 3 To assist with pre-use inspection of lifting
equipment by the user:
Safe Operating Procedures
Pre-printed inspection check lists according to the
(Workforce Level)
equipment types, encapsulated and made available for
Contains procedures to ensure personnel’s safety in reference at the rigging loft.
lifting operations including; guidance on risk assessment
To ensure the safe use of lifting equipment and
and planning and the safe use of lifting equipment and
accessories:
accessories.
Special instructions in the form of crane and rigging
To aid planning and risk assessment:
handbooks, safety posters, wall charts, etc. supplied by
Pre-printed pocket cards and check lists to act as an aide specialist companies.
memoire for both risk assessment and planning, to try
To ensure the safety of personnel in the actual work
and prevent relevant factors being overlooked. The card
place:
should also act as a “self-assessment” for the personnel
to allow them to realise their limitations. Worksite or Installation specific instructions.

To control lifting equipment movements and use on

the installation:

Rigging loft operating procedures including “T” card

issuing system, receipt inspection, quarantine, storage
and maintenance.

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SAFETY
HARDWARE

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5m
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The Work at Height Regulations specify that every
employer must plan for emergencies and rescue from
height. The need for rapid and effective rescue is
particularly important for personnel using protective
systems such as harnesses, where a delay may have
drastic consequences, particularly if the person is
injured.

By utilizing NSL’s telescopic rescue kit as part of your

rescue plan, you can recover a casualty easily and quickly,
so reducing the risk of suspension trauma.

Rescue Pack
The RescuePack is a compact, self contained rescue
system which allows a casualty to be recovered by a single
rescuer. Once the casualty has been connected, they can
be raised or lowered by one person to a safe place. The
wide casualty attachment hook can be fastened to various
points on the casualty for simplicity and ease of operation.

System features: 3.25m Rigid Telescopic Pole, Haul

Cam Patented Rope Grab, Karabiner, Pulley, Quadra Rope
Device (various lengths available), “Protects” Anchor Sling,
Carrying Bag.

Rescue Kits can be customised to suit

environmental requirements. NSL also provide
essential training for your chosen Rescue Kit.

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Double Rope Rig
Rescue System

Two ropes attached to the lower side of a the Petzl System Features: Two independent Adjustable Webbing
Rigging Plate provide a means by which various rescues Anchor Slings (Petzl Connexon Vario C42V) attached via
can be performed. This system allows a rescuer to be auto locking (Ball Lock) Karabiners to the top edge of a
lowered large distances to a casualty (i.e. on a derrick (Petzl) Rigging Plate.
structure); either to simply release the casualty onto the
Rescue Kits can be customised to suit
rescue rope or to provide urgent first aid prior to a rescue
environmental requirements. NSL also provide
being carried out.
essential training for your chosen Rescue Kit.

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Push / Pull Poles

Push / Pull Poles are designed to help facilitate ‘hands-

free’ lifting. They are a modified aluminium telescopic boat
hook with a rubber buffer at the other end. The hook end
can be used at full extension (approximately 2.1m / 7ft) to
retrieve tag lines hanging vertically without a load handler
having to go too close to a suspended load.

The rubber buffer is used to push against suspended

loads to guide them, especially when landing loads in tight
or congested spaces. Once again, this allows the operator
to remain a safe distance from the load until it has landed.
The poles would normally be fully retracted (for rigidity)
during this type of use where their length is 1.2m / 4ft.
However, they can be used half-extended if required but if
too much pressure is applied, they will telescope in.

Hands Free Safety Awareness Posters are now

available.

Selected NSL Handbooks contain info on using

these poles.

Our Rigging & Lifting practical training course

now includes the use of these poles.

Fully extended for pulling (e.g. retrieving tag lines)

Fully retracted for pushing (e.g. guiding loads into tight spaces)

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