GWO Service Lift Inspection and Maintenance (SLIM)

The Module

Training overview

The Inspection and Maintenance module covers commissioning inspections, general required inspections and post-component-replacement inspections, working systematically through each subsystem of the lift.

This module forms part of GWO Service Lift Training.

What this module covers

• Relevant local regulations, technical manuals and maintenance documentation
• Safety when working on a lift in a turbine, including work at height and hazard zones
• Gates and fences
• Cabin and attachment parts
• Cabin guide systems
• Top and bottom obstruction devices
• Lift door lock and electrical interlock system
• Lift operation panel
• Suspension system
• Drive and safety wire rope and rack
• Traction hoist and wire rope redirection
• Fall arrest device (FAD)
• Supply cable

Practical training

• Hands-on inspection of all listed components with direct equipment observation
• Wire rope diameter and wear measurement
• Safety brake and catch device testing
• Assessing structural condition, wear and damage

Competencies

• Identify risks and hazards during lift inspection and maintenance
• Control those risks using proper equipment, procedures and PPE
• Assess component condition against specification

Safety and risk awareness

• Working in restricted spaces and at height
• Moving lift hazards during inspection
• Electrical hazards and dropped object zones

Learning objectives

• Identify risks and hazards in inspection and maintenance work
• Control and mitigate those hazards
• Respond appropriately to hazardous situations
• Apply proper PPE and emergency procedures