LORRY MOUNTED CRANE/LOADER
Aims and Objectives
To provide the practical skills and the operating safety knowledge necessary for operators to correctly prepare, safely operate and maintain a Lorry Loader Hiab
Crane Training Courses Delivered At Your Premises
Designed for drivers of vehicles fitted with truck mounted cranes with hook grab or clam shell bucket.
Learning Outcomes
- To have a basic understanding of the dangers and their responsibilities as an operator
- To be able to locate and identify the major components and key controls of the machine and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks, identify PPE appropriate for Lorry Loader use and prepare the Lorry Loader ready for operation
- Configure the vehicle and loader crane ready for travel
- Manoeuvre the vehicle safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting duties
- Correctly deploy the stabilisers according to stated manufacturers specifications
- Comply with all requirements for rated capacity indicators or load moment indicators
- Identify weights and centres of gravity of loads to be used
- Carry out lifting operations using the full capabilities of the loader crane
- Position loads accurately at designated locations including onto and from the vehicle
- Identify, fit and remove various attachments and lifting accessories as appropriate
- Minimise load swing and ensure load security on the vehicle
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Course Content
- Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant legislation and guidelines
- LOWER AND POWER Regulations (ACOP)
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Area/Site Checks
- Load safety
- Safe Load Indicator
- Overhead obstruction and safety distances
- Loading/Unloading at various heights and distances
- Attachments
- Transportation
- End of Shift Checks
This course is delivered in two streams.
- Novice Course(2 Days) max 3 trainees 1 instructor
- Experienced Course(1 Day) max 3 trainees 1 instructor
Important
- All training will be conducted after a safety brief
- You will be tested on your knowledge with both a theory test and practical examples.