Persons whose work includes the operation of hydraulic lorry loaders.
On completion, trainees will be expected to have attained a level of operating skills which will comply with the standards. Trainees will be required to complete both a written test paper and successfully demonstrate their level of basic operator skills under test onditions.
Basic Appreciation of Different Types of Lorry Loaders
Statutory Requirements
Health & Safety at Work Act 197
Accidents
Basic Principles of the Power Unit and its Systems
Starting and Stopping the Power Unit
Basic Principles of the Lorry Loader Transmission System
Operator Maintenance Responsibilities
Statutory Weekly Inspection
Location and Operation of all Controls (No load condition)
Indicators (Rated Capacity, Load/Radius) and Duties Charts
Lifting Gear and General Use
Crane (Hand) Signals
Standing and Support Conditions for the Siting of Lorry Loaders
Setting up for Work
Planning, Lifting and Placing Loads
Lifting and Placing Loads
Written and Practical Tests
1-2 Days. Depending on experience