What is a Lifting Supervisor?

A Lifting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and ensuring that all lifting operations are carried out safely and efficiently.

They play a critical role in hazard identification, conducting risk assessments, planning lifting operations, inspecting equipment, and coordinating all lifting personnel involved in the operation.

What lifting equipment is your company using?

Common lifting equipment in accordance with Vietnamese regulations (QCVN 7:2012/BLĐTBXH) includes:

• Cranes: mobile cranes, rubber-tyred cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, pedestal cranes, railway cranes, jib cranes, excavator-mounted cranes
• Overhead and Gantry Cranes
• Lifting Equipment: rail-mounted hoists, electric chain hoists, electric winches, manual hoists and winches, construction hoists (cable-operated)
• Lifting Accessories: hooks, clamps, grabs, tongs, lifting rings, slings, and other lifting gear

Lifting-related training programs at PST Training

PST Training provides a wide range of training programs from basic to advanced levels:

• Group 3 Safety Training in accordance with OSH regulations (Decree 44/2016/ND-CP)
• Lifting Supervisor Training Course
• Crane and Overhead Crane Operator Certification
• 100-hour vocational training for lifting equipment operation
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Magnetic Testing (MT) & Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Certification for other lifting equipment upon request

What will you learn in this course?

This course equips participants with:

• Understanding legal and regulatory requirements related to lifting operations
• Understanding lifting principles, risk assessment processes, and safety requirements
• Identifying hazards and conducting risk assessments in lifting operations
• Gaining hands-on experience with lifting equipment and developing lifting plans

Target Participants

This course is suitable for all personnel involved in lifting operations, including:

• Crane operators
• Riggers
• Signalers / Banksmen
• Lifting supervisors
• Safety officers / Site engineers
• Equipment operation managers

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand legal requirements related to lifting operations
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities in lifting activities
• Identify hazards and conduct accurate risk assessments
• Prepare and secure loads properly before lifting
• Inspect access routes and lifting areas
• Understand lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Inspect lifting gear, identify color codes, and recognize common defects
• Communicate effectively using standard lifting signals

Training Content

a. Theory

• Legal regulations and safety standards in lifting operations
• Roles and responsibilities of lifting personnel
• Introduction to lifting equipment and safety parameters
• Pre-use inspection of lifting equipment
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Common lifting incidents and lessons learned
• Safety measures in lifting operations
• Lift planning
• Permit to Work (PTW) procedures
• Toolbox meetings (toolbox talks)
• Communication and signaling
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Emergency response procedures

b. Practical Training

• Inspection of lifting accessories and identification of defects
• Conducting toolbox meetings
• Proper rigging techniques
• Standard international hand signals for lifting operations

Course Information

• Certificate validity: 3 years
• Duration:
  • Initial training: 16 hours
  • Refresher training: 8 hours
• Certification: Lifting Equipment Operation Training Certificate

Where to study Lifting Supervisor training?

PST Training is a leading training provider in lifting safety, trusted by companies across construction, mechanical engineering, oil & gas, manufacturing, and installation industries

Why choose PST Training?

• Training programs fully compliant with Vietnamese regulations and aligned with international standards
• Experienced instructors with hands-on field supervision experience
• Practical training approach combining theory and hands-on exercises
• Fully equipped training facilities and adequate PPE for all participants
• Recognized certification that meets legal and enterprise safety requirements
• Flexible schedules for both individuals and corporate clients

PST Training is committed to delivering high-quality training programs that enable participants to confidently supervise lifting operations in a safe and effective manner.