Who Should Attend?

All personnel required to operate a Lorry Loader.

Duration:

5 days, this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor. Foundation course includes 1 Day Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

Aim

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a Lorry Loader.

Content

* An Introduction to the Construction Industry
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
* Other current relevant regulations
* Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Introduction to machine
* Pre – shift inspections
* Controls and instruments
* Use of the loader to load and unload the bed of the lorry
* Components and main types of lorry loaders

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accept good practice.
* Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
* Operate safely under varying site conditions.
* Set stabilisers correctly- have machine stable and level.
* load/unload lorry by slinging loads from crane.
* carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
* Engage/disengage PTO correctly.
* Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 & other current relevant legislation.

Additional Information

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres. Call 0844 335 8882 or make an enquiry by clicking here.