HIAB (Lorry Loader)
Format: 1 day
No. of participants: Up to 6
Certification: Alaymont Certification
Objectiver
To ensure that all participants are trained in the correct and safe operation of a varierty of lorry loaders.
Background
The term lorry loader covers an extraordinary range of equipment. The smallest compact lorry loaders are fitted to builders' pick-up trucks and vans often with a lifting capacity of less than 500 kilograms and are manually operated. This contrasts with a top-of-the range lorry loader fittted to a purpose-built tractor or four axle truck. These could be fitted with a knuckle boom and up to 8 hydraulic extensions lifting in excess of 150 toones, and with a reach over 30 meters.
The complexity of operating the various machines that fall into this category highlight the wide variety of skills required.
Course Includes:
Theory  | Duties of operator
| | Responsibilities of operator
| | Pre-Shift inspections
| | Maintenance of machines
| | Hazards associated when operating the machine |
Practical: | Inspections of machine before use
| | Risk assessment in working environment
| | Wearing of correct PPE
| | Loading / Unloading of different types of loads when using chains or slings
| | Recognition and use of approved hand signals |
Participants must bring the following on the day of training:
1. Passport Photo
2. Current Safe Pass is Advisable
3. Personal Protective Equipment
Participants must be aged 18 years or over
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