Lifts

An Introduction to Lift Machinery Safety and Servicing | ELLM

Who will benefit?
Engineers entering the field and repair or installation work on electric traction and hydraulic lifts, either as a new role or a change of duties

Aim
To give delegates a basic understanding of the fundamentals of lifts and their importance of electrical and mechanical safety features. The programme follows the basic principles and safe methods for fault finding, maintenance and inspection and highlighting items the lift engineer should be aware of and safety procedures to be followed. Lift safety is of prime importance and will be a recurrent theme through the course programme.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:

• Use the necessary regulatory and guidance documents in the maintenance of lifts.
• State the options and time periods for maintenance
• Discuss electrical and mechanical safety features
• Determine safe methods of working in the shaft and lift motor rooms, including the protection of staff and the public whilst work is being carried out
• Identify the requirements for inspections
• State the need for a maintenance schedule
• Apply electrical and mechanical safety features
• Demonstrate safe methods of working in the lift environment taking due regard for themselves, colleagues and members of the public.
• Maintain and service a lift to the required current standards
• Identify and locate fault conditions within a lift installation.

All the above will be carried out in accordance with current standards and codes of practice used in the electrical lift industry, and refer to British Standards and Health and Safety regulations.

Accreditation
This course is BTEC accredited

Other Information
It will benefit people who have no knowledge or concept of the principles of lift machinery. The course is a mixture of practical and classroom work. Overalls and hard hats will be required.

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