Operating Construction Elevators Safely – Online training in 16 languages
Operating Construction Elevators Safely
Operating Construction Elevators Safely at a glance
- Legal basis
- § 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), § 12 BetrSichV (German Ordinance on Industrial Safety), DGUV Vorschrift 1 (German statutory accident prevention regulation)
- Who must participate
- Employees who operate or use construction hoists on construction sites
- How often
- Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
- Proof
- Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Facts about the training
| Legal basis | § 12 ArbSchG, § 12 BetrSichV, DGUV Vorschrift 1 |
|---|---|
| Target group | Employees who operate or use construction hoists on construction sites |
| Refresher | every 12 months |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Languages | 16 |
| Proof | Certificate with knowledge test |
What participants learn
- Distinguishing between types of construction hoists
- Hazards from tipping over, falling objects, falls, and crushing
- Protective measures against these hazards
- Responsibilities of all parties involved
- Checks prior to use
Frequently asked questions
Who is permitted to operate a construction hoist?
Only employees who have been instructed by the employer and assigned to operate it (§ 12 BetrSichV). Safety training takes place prior to first use and regularly thereafter.
May persons ride in a material hoist?
No. Material hoists are only approved for transporting goods. Persons may only be transported in hoists designed and approved for that purpose.
Is online safety training legally permissible?
Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001 (rules of German statutory accident insurance), Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.
How is the safety training documented?
Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.
Included in your training package
Included with Basic or Basic Pro. A one-participant package costs 19,00 € net per month, plus applicable VAT. This is the platform package price, not a separate course fee. Quantity pricing is available.
Calculate your participant packageAbout this course
This training course provides you with essential knowledge on the safe operation of construction hoists on the job site. You will learn to distinguish between different types of construction hoists and to identify typical hazards such as tipping, falling objects, falls from heights, and crushing. A key focus is on the specific safety measures to counter these hazards. In addition, the responsibilities of all parties involved—particularly the requirements and duties of the operator—are explained in detail. Upon completion of the training, you will be able to correctly assess defects and malfunctions and take appropriate action to ensure safe material transport and effectively prevent accidents.
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Which industries is this course relevant to?
These are just a few examples — the content is relevant to almost every industry.
Chemicals & manufacturing
Trades & cleaning
Logistics & warehousing
Healthcare & laboratories
Construction & civil engineering
Metalworking
Food industry
Office & administration
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