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Safe use of Hydraulic Loader Cranes (HIAB)

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.