Safe use of Hydraulic Loader Cranes (HIAB)

Course Title:	Safe Use of Hydraulic Loader Cranes (HIAB)
Location:	LGS Training Centre or Customer’s Premises
Duration:	1 and 2 Days
Max No. Delegates:	6

Pre-Requisites:

Delegates must be over 18, have good hearing and eyesight and be able to judge distances, heights and clearances & HGV Class 2,or 3

Course Objectives:

Understand health and safety legislation
Understand the correct functions of the controls
Carry out daily pre-use checks, on Hiab,and Lifting Assesories
Operate the crane safely, Use a Safe System of Work, Plan the Lift
Understand Hazards & Risks

Course Outline:

Health and Safety ACT 1974, LOLER & PUWER 1998.
The Road Traffic Act
Types of hydraulic cranes and attachments
Function of the controls safely, Hazards & Risk assessment
Positioning and preparing for work & Implement a Safe System of Work
Lifting and loading, Moving of Loads and Ground Conditions
Types of lifting accessories and their safe use, Safe Working Loads & Angles
Methods of Slinging, Choke Hitch, Basket and Angle Loading
Recognising defects in equipment and Reporting of Defects

Assessment:

LGS Training Course & Site Safety books& SWL Charts supplied, Delegates will be required to complete a written assessment (Multi Choice Questions) and Demonstrate by means of Practical Exercises, Controlled and use of the equipment.