Introduction to lifts & how to manage them - A CPD presentation (Gibraltar)

Who should attend:

It is particularly suited to:

• Facilities Managers
• Property Managers and Administrators across all sectors (eg residential, healthcare, commercial, hospitality)
• MEP Engineers
• Anyone who may come into contact with lifts through their employ

Certificates of attendance can be issued following the event.

The Presenter:

This course is presented by EurIng Prof. Dave Cooper MBE who has 45 years professional experience in the lift, escalator and cable car industry. He is the CEO of UK based lift consultants LECS (UK) Ltd and LECS (UAE) Ltd. His first posting to Gibraltar was circa 1992/3 where he oversaw the lifts being installed at Ragged Staff Wharf. He is co-author of ‘The Elevator & Escalator Micropedia’ (1997) and ‘Elevator & Escalator Accident Investigation & Litigation’ (2002 & 2005), as well as a contributor to a number of other books including CIBSE Guide D. He is a regular columnist in trade journals worldwide including Elevation, Elevator World, Elevatori and Lift Industry News. Cooper is a frequent speaker on the world stage, presenting at industry seminars around the globe.

In 2012 David was awarded the silver medal by CIBSE for services to the institution. In 2021 he was awarded the Sir Moir Lockhead Award by the SOE for 30 years dedication to safety in the lift and escalator industry, and in 2023 he received an MBE in the King’s Birthday honours for services to lift and escalator engineering. He is an honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton and CIBSE’s President Elect for the coming term. He holds a Master’s of Philosophy degree following a five-year research project into accidents on escalators; a Master’s of Science in Lift Engineering degree; a Bachelor of Science honours degree; a Higher National Certificate; and a Continuing Education Certificate in lift and escalator engineering.

Content Overview*:

1. Types of lifts

• Hydraulic – Direct Acting; Indirect Acting; Jigger
• Traction – Top Drive; Bottom Drive; Mid Drive
• MRL; Rack & Pinion; Rigid Chain Technology

2. Lift Components

• Components generic to most lifts
• Components specific to traction lifts
• Components specific to hydraulic lifts

3. Advantages and disadvantages of different types of lifts and when they are used

4. Roping systems

5. Traffic design: Number of lifts in a group; Size and speed of lift car; Average interval; Handling capacity; Traffic patterns; Simulation

6. Call handling systems Full Collective; Directional Collective; FAPB; Hall Call Destination

7. Energy efficiency

8. Special lifts Fire-fighting lift, Evacuation lift, Vandal resistant lift

9. Phases in the life of a lift New Instal;l Service; Modernisation/Replace; Service

10.The law, standards and guidance Classification of standards BS, EN, ISO etc; International Standards; European Standards; British Standards; CIBSE Guide D; HSE Guidance notes; SAFed

*This course covers lifts as defined by The Lift Regulations. It does not cover ‘lifts’ that fall under the Machinery Directive.