LEEA - The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association

Even though are relatively simple items of equipment, comprising just a body and a pin, they are also one of the most critical.

The body and pin are designed to be of equal strength. To attain this condition, the pin normally has a slightly larger diameter than the material of the body.

A shackle must have a Working Load Limit (WLL) at least equal to the total load to be imposed upon it ⤵️

https://leeaint.com/leea-news/getting-shackled-to-safety

The LEEA (Supply) Foundation Certificate is designed for professionals who influence lifting equipment decisions but are not inspectors or examiners.

This course builds essential knowledge of legislation, standards, terminology, and supply chain responsibilities ⤵️



https://leeaint.com/course-details/courses-fousupply-leea-foundation-certificate?utm_source=LEEA+Contacts+-+Members%2C+Directors%2C+Staff+%26+Individual+Trainees%2CStakeholders&utm_campaign=28bab770ce-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_11_04_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-28bab770ce-69795651

Entries remain open for the prestigious LEEA Awards 2026, which celebrate members who have raised standards in the global lifting industry.

Whether it’s revolutionising lifting safety protocols, pioneering innovation, or driving sustainable practices, there's a category to celebrate your unique contributions.

The judging criteria differs for each of the 8 awards, so make sure you view the individual category pages for the best chance of winning 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

To help you navigate the entry process and perfect your submissions, we have prepared a handy Entry Guide outlining everything you need to know ⤵️



https://awards.leeaint.com/entry-guide

Build Competence. Strengthen Safety. Advance Your Lifting Knowledge with LEEA Training.

LEEA offers globally recognised in‑person, virtual, and e‑learning courses designed to strengthen safety, competence, and professional development across the lifting industry.

Choose the format that works for you and invest in accredited learning delivered by industry experts. View courses below ⤵️



https://leeaint.com/courses

A reminder of this month's training courses.

The LEEA Training Academy supports organisations in minimising lifting operation risks across industries and helps individuals build competence and confidence to apply their skills effectively in the workplace.

There is still availability for LEEA courses in August, either as instructor-led training at our Huntingdon Training Centre or via a virtual classroom (Zoom) ⤵️



https://leeaint.com/leea-news/training-courses-august-2026

📝 Registration for LiftEx 2026 is now open.

Secure your place at the lifting industry's flagship event.

Whether you're looking to discover the latest products and innovations, learn from industry experts, or expand your professional network, make sure you attend.

🗓️ 24-25 November
📍 Exhibition Centre Liverpool

Why visit LiftEx?
➡️ Discover the latest lifting equipment, technologies and solutions
➡️ Explore innovative products from leading suppliers
➡️ Learn from industry experts through practical insights and advice

🎟️ Register today ⤵️



https://liftex26.eventreference.com/?utm_source=LEEA+MAIN+AUDIENCE&utm_campaign=9e4f2d7bf8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_07_21_02_58&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-9e4f2d7bf8-69795651

A 🆕 video, now live on our YouTube channel, gives a glimpse of what LEEA's proficiency testing approach is and how it works.

Do you have great employees who struggle to pass LEEA qualifications? LEEA's proficiency testing approach might be the answer.

We've listened to employers across the lifting industry who told us the same thing: skilled, capable people were being held back by a training assessment format that didn't suit the way they learn. So we've introduced an alternative way to get assessed — one built on showing us your competence, not just telling us ⤵️



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onKLqXRww2g

Entries are now open for the prestigious LEEA Awards 2026, which celebrate members who have raised standards in the global lifting industry.

Whether it’s revolutionising lifting safety protocols, pioneering innovation, or driving sustainable practices, there's a category to celebrate your unique contributions.

The judging criteria differs for each of the 8 awards, so make sure you view the individual category pages for the best chance of winning 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

To help you navigate the entry process and perfect your submissions, we have prepared a handy Entry Guide outlining everything you need to know ⤵️



https://awards.leeaint.com/entry-guide

The Version 10 provides equipment guidance that’s faster, smarter and easier to use, wherever you work.

The latest Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment is a major upgrade to the flagship guidance resource for the lifting industry — and can be downloaded for 🆓

Bridging the gap between LEEA's high-quality content and accessible presentation for 🔚 users of lifting equipment ⤵️

https://leeaint.com/leea-news/copsule-10-launch

🗓️ Training courses in August

The LEEA Training Academy supports organisations in minimising lifting operation risks across industries and helps individuals build competence and confidence to apply their skills effectively in the workplace ⤵️



https://leeaint.com/leea-news/training-courses-august-2026