Is this course for you?
This course for lift release wardens who require a refresh and have completed a full release of trapped
passenger training course around 12 months ago. You may be asked to provide proof of this when booking.
Please note the full course must be completed every 3 years.
Aim
To provide learners with an update on the skills and knowledge required to carry out the release of
trapped passengers from lift installations in a safe and responsible manner.
The courses follows the basic principles for the manual release of trapped passengers that applies to all
electric traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lift installations with the power isolated.
It is based around current legislation including British Standards 5655 and 7255, BSEN81 parts 1, 2 and 3
and HTM 08-02.
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- State the relevant current standards and legislation concerning lifts.
- State the electrical and mechanical safety features, aspects and safe working procedures with respect to;
- electrical equipment; electrical equipment; rotating machinery; safety of personnel and releasing
- passengers from electric and hydraulic lifts
- Carry out a risk assessment in the lift motor room and at landings.
- Correctly release passengers from a lift safely, confidently, and with the minimum amount of disruption.
- Determine when the escalation procedure should be applied.
Additional information
This course is normally run at a customer’s premises.
It is mainly practical, with some formal classroom work and assessment of competency. Due to the practical nature of the course, learners should bring a pair of overalls.
Certificates will be specific to the lift type you have been trained in.
Related courses
HTM 08-02 states that staff nominated to carry out the release of trapped passengers should undertake refresher training every 12 months. The full release of trapped passengers course should be completed every 3 years.
We can deliver annual refresher training which would normally run at your own premises.
Duration
1 day
Some of our courses can be delivered on-site (for 6 or more people), please contact us for more information.
Price, payment Any existing promotion is not applicable, please book directly through us.
Accreditation
This is a City & Guilds Assured course.
